Lyft Offers 50% Off Rides to Polls on Election Day
Getting to your polling place just got easier. Lyft is offering half-price rides to help remove transportation as a barrier to voting.
Transportation Equity — Good News & Uplifting Stories
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Utilities Find Fix for EV 'Renter's Penalty' Problem
Renters pay up to six times more to charge electric vehicles than homeowners, but utilities now have a solution. New programs will make affordable charging rates follow drivers anywhere, not just at home.
California's $4/Hour EV Program Cuts 81,000 Gas Miles
In California's polluted Central Valley, low-income residents are renting electric vehicles for just $4 an hour through a nonprofit program that's making clean transportation affordable. The Míocar car-sharing service has already eliminated over 81,000 gas-powered vehicle miles while helping people reach jobs, doctors, and family.
California's $4/Hour EV Program Helps 19% Avoid Buying Gas Cars
In California's poorest counties, a nonprofit lets residents rent electric vehicles for just $4 an hour, making clean transportation accessible where gas prices and car ownership feel impossible. The program has already helped thousands skip buying gas-guzzlers entirely.
Communities Fight Transit Cuts to Keep Food Access Alive
As cities slash bus routes, advocates and researchers are fighting back with creative solutions to help millions of Americans without cars reach grocery stores. From taxi vouchers to route redesigns, communities are proving that better transit access means better food security.
Tampa Returns $3,000 E-Bike Program for Low-Income Riders
Tampa is bringing back one of America's most generous e-bike incentive programs, offering up to $3,000 vouchers to help residents trade cars for pedal power. For very low-income families struggling with transportation costs, it could mean a nearly free path to getting around town.