Meet the first group of recipients shaping the future with the Uber Transit Innovation Fund
The $1M Uber Transit Innovation Fund is designed to help public transport agencies, local councils, and regional authorities pilot on-demand mobility solutions. Through the fund, Uber Transit will award up to $50,000 in funding to 20 forward-thinking agencies across the United States to launch real-world pilot programmes.
And we’re delighted to announce our first group of winners.
From San Antonio to San Juan, each of these forward-thinking agencies will receive funding to bring their visionary transport solutions to life, transforming how their communities move and thrive.
VIA Metropolitan Transit (San Antonio, TX)
The proposed project: A late-night transport programme that uses Uber for overflow journeys, supporting workers on night shifts, hospitality staff, and other late-night travellers.
Votran (Volusia County, FL)
The proposed project: Supplementing microtransit and paratransit services with non-dedicated vehicles and Uber’s extensive driver network.
Citrus Connection (Polk County, FL)
The proposed project: A subsidised transport programme that provides subsidised journeys to and from Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Hill Country Transit District (Belton, TX)
The proposed project: A kerb-to-kerb programme that will provide affordable transport to a local township, connecting residents to medical appointments, local grocery shops, and more.
Monterey-Salinas Transit District (Monterey, CA)
The proposed project: Modernising an existing paper-based taxi voucher scheme for older passengers, residents with disabilities, and veterans with same-day, on-demand Uber journeys.
Valley Transit Authority (Santa Clara County, CA)
The proposed project: A pilot scheme that provides paratransit riders with Uber vouchers for six months to support same-day transport needs, access to nutrition sites and day centres, and journeys during peak paratransit service hours.
The City of South Bend (South Bend, IN)
The proposed project: A transport programme that provides local nonprofits with subsidised journeys for residents undergoing Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatment and recovery services.
Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (Quad Cities, IL)
The proposed project: A fixed-stop microtransit programme designed to enhance mobility and access to food, using designated community pick-up and drop-off locations.
Puerto Rico Integrated Transit Authority (San Juan, PR)
The proposed project: A first-mile/last-mile programme that provides subsidised Uber rides to and from 16 rail stations, improving access when traditional feeder bus services are limited.
We’re looking forward to seeing the impact of these agencies’ proposed projects, and are excited to be partners on their journeys towards a more connected and sustainable future.
How to apply
Organisations are invited to submit proposals through the Call for Projects here.
Applications must be submitted by 30 June 2026 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all funds have been allocated.
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