Uber believes every eligible American citizen should have access to vote and the company knows it is uniquely positioned to help move people to the polls. That’s why they’ve been working hard to ensure everyone, regardless of what barriers they face, has access to vote. In September, Uber announced a commitment to help get folks registered to vote, and today, with the 2020 Presidential Election less than one month away, the company is announcing further efforts to help move people to the polls.
In 2016, 14% of eligible voters noted transportation as a barrier to voting. That’s why Uber is helping people find their polling locations with an in-app poll-finding feature and 50% off roundtrip rides to and from the polls (up to $7 each trip or $14 for the two trips). And once riders book their discounted ride, they’ll see the car icon featuring an American flag.
“In August, I wrote in the New York Times that we would help every driver and delivery person register to vote—and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber. “We hope that by giving people the ability to easily register to vote and request an absentee ballot via the Uber and Uber Eats apps, independent workers—and everyone who uses our platform—will have a stronger voice in our democracy. I know that Uber is uniquely positioned to help move people to the polls, so over the course of the next two months, we’ll work to ensure every American citizen, regardless of the barriers they face, can cast their vote.”
Uber is proud to use their technology to help eligible Americans get safely to the polls this Election Day. As Election Day nears, voters will be able to access important information in the Uber and Uber Eats app.
If voters need help finding a way to vote safely and securely this year, they can listen to Uber’s Get Out the Vote podcast here.