Efforts to Vaccinate Americans Include Free Lyft, Uber Rides

Efforts to Vaccinate Americans Include Free Lyft, Uber Rides
An Uber logo is shown on a rideshare vehicle in Los Angeles, Calif., on Aug. 20, 2020. Mike Blake/Reuters
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President Joe Biden on May 11 announced a series of efforts his administration hopes will boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in the United States, including free or discounted Uber and Lyft rides for people traveling to get their shots.

“The feature will launch in the next two weeks and run until July 4,” the White House stated, noting that it’s part of a push to get the United States vaccinated and meet the president’s goal for 70 percent of the U.S. adult population to have one vaccine shot by July 4.
Isabel van Brugen
Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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