Lyft puts $700K toward Oakland’s underserved communities

Lyft puts $700K toward Oakland’s underserved communities

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https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/11/lyft-puts-700k-toward-oaklands-underserved-communities/

Lyft is donating $700,000 to TransForm, an organization focused on improving access to transportation in underserved areas throughout California. In partnership with Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Lyft and TransForm will invest in a free bike library and community parklets in Oakland, Calif. Lyft will also offer free rides to low-income residents of Oakland.

“At Lyft, we believe it is our civic responsibility to make cities better places to live,” Lyft co-founder and President John Zimmer said in a statement. “We know that transportation is a major key to unlocking economic mobility. We also know that transportation has been inaccessible for far too many communities for far too long. We have a unique opportunity to set a new standard for transportation equity and inclusiveness.”