Uber offers free rides for those affected by Collier County brush fires

Writer: Derrick Shaw
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FILE – In this Nov. 15, 2019, file photo is an Uber office in Secaucus, N.J. Uber continued to lose cash as it poured money into building its food delivery business and developing technology for driverless cars, but revenue for its rides business nearly tripled as the company picked up more passengers around the world. The ride-hailing giant lost $1.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019, about 24% more than it lost at the same time last year. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

According to an Uber announcement, the ride-share company plans to offer “free rides to and/or from shelter locations (up to $20 each)” to help provide relief to those impacted by the Collier County fires Thursday.

Claim the voucher by following these steps:

1.) Apply the voucher using this link or by taking a picture with your mobile device of the QR code below
2.) Accept the voucher within the Uber app
3.) Enter a valid shelter location as pick up or dropoff location
4.) The voucher will be reflected on your next qualifying trip *

> Max Hasse Community Center, 3390 Golden Gate Blvd. W.
> Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy

* The voucher is valid for one trip, using the Uber app, up to $20.00, beginning and/or ending at designated shelter locations. You can redeem until 11 pm on May 31, 2020.

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