Ride United Program Offers FREE Transportation for Newburgh Residents

United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region is partnering with Lyft to offer free rides to individuals needing transportation to and from necessary appointments, including those for COVID-19 vaccine appointments and boosters, and through Ride United for appointments for health, employment, education, food access, legal, housing, and economic stability. The program covers up to $50 round trip. The individual must cover any expenses beyond $50. Go to www.uwdor.org/freerides to access applications for these rides.

The program is open to Dutchess and Orange residents in Newburgh and Poughkeepsie. There are different provisions for each of the rides. Please read the information carefully.

To sign up to receive your unique code start at uwdor.org/freerides and then click on the appropriate link and apply. The code you receive can be applied to a round trip.

Through the Ride United program, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region can offer residents of Poughkeepsie and Newburgh free transportation for health, employment, food, education, legal, housing, and economic stability when needed most. For a full list of what appointments are covered and to apply for your free ride, go to: uwdor.org/rideunited

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