Hurricane Helene: Uber offers free rides to shelters for Floridians

Ashley Suter

3 months ago

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Division of Emergency Management has partnered with Uber to provide free Uber rides to shelters for Floridians.

The Free rides are for counties under a state of emergency.

To get a free ride to a shelter you will need to:

Open the Uber app
Tap Account on the bottom right and tap wallet
Add promo code HELENERELIEF

Free rides will be up to $35 to and from a state-approved shelter.