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Program United Way/Lyft Transportation Programs:

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United Way/Lyft Transportation Programs

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    Ride United is a program to fill the unmet needs gap for transportation assistance. United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region offers on-demand Lyft rides in Newburgh and Poughkeepsie when no other transportation option is available for Medical, Employment, and Public Benefit matters, as well as other types of transportation.

    Vehicles are not lift-equipped, but drivers can help load the car or transport mobility equipment if portable. Riders should be able to transfer from a wheelchair to a seat without assistance.

    United Way also offers free rides to Newburgh and Poughkeepsie residents needing transportation to and from COVID-19 vaccine appointments and COVID-19 booster vaccinations, covering up to $50 round trip; an individual must cover any expenses beyond $50. It cannot be used for drive thru vaccination sites. Medicaid recipients are not eligible for this program; they must call their Medicaid provider to cover the cost of transportation.

    Provider:United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region
    Provider Address:75 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
    Areas Served:Dutchess, Orange
    Transport Available:No
    Telephone:

    845-471-1900

    Website:https://www.uwdor.org/freerides
    41.69
    -73.92
    Last Update:11/16/2022 1:13 PM

Eligibility Requirements

  • Income:No proof of income required, but Client needs a payment method on file in their Lyft account on a smartphone to utilize certain Lyft Products (Codes + Pass). No employment verification required.
    Residency:Newburgh and Poughkeepsie residents.
    Female Age From:0
    Female Age To:150
    Male Age From:0
    Male Age To:150
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