The Ride United program seeks to reduce transportation barriers that prevent individuals from accessing healthcare, getting quality jobs, completing education programs, and more. Transportation has proven to be a key issue for many individuals seeking services to support pandemic recovery.
Ride United now offers round-trip, on-demand Lyft rides to connect community members to services that are critical to pandemic recovery, including education, employment, health care, and more. Riders fill out a request form and, if eligible, are contacted via text message with the next steps.
Rappahannock United Way and the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg are working partnership with the personal injury law firm of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen to provide the Ride United program as a resource for individuals to get to and from a wide range of services to support pandemic recovery in the Greater Fredericksburg region.
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Rappahannock United Way is committed to reducing transportation barriers that prevent individuals and families from accessing healthcare, getting quality jobs, completing education programs, and more. Transportation has proven to be a key issue for many individuals seeking services to support pandemic recovery. Ride United now offers round-trip, on-demand Lyft rides to connect community members to services that are critical to pandemic recovery, including education, employment, health care, and more.
We can provide free rides (up to $25) each way. Multiple requests can be made.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You must download and install the Lyft app BEFORE YOU GET YOUR FREE RIDE.
If you do not have the Lyft app you can sign-up here: Fredericksburg - Lyft
If you want to get a fare estimate for your ride before you go: Lyft Fare Estimate
Ride United can be utilized for:
HEALTH
- Medical / Dental / Eye Appointments and Testing
- Vaccinations
- Substance Use / Mental Health Support
- Apply for Medicare / Medicaid / CHIP Services
- Veterans Affairs Services
- Pharmacy Services
EMPLOYMENT
- Job Interviews
- Commute to/from Work
- Pre-Employment Needs
FOOD
- Grocery Store / Food Pantry
- Apply for SNAP / WIC Benefits Access
FINANCIAL STABILITY
- Financial Coaching
- Tax Preparation Services
- Transportation Services / DMV / Car Repairs
LEGAL SERVICES
- Court Ordered Community Service / Education
- Probation / Parole Check-in
- Commute to/from Court Proceedings and/or Counsel
HOUSING
- Apply for Benefits / Assistance / Shelter
EDUCATION
- Commute to/from Enrollment / Class / Daycare
- Library or Internet Access
- Technology Acquisition