Uber offering free rides to shelters ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Uber to suspend operations in Brevard at midnight Tuesday

ORLANDO, Fla. – Uber is offering free round-trip rides to and from shelters in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian, as long as drivers are able to drive safely, according to the company.

The ride-sharing company is allowing customers to redeem a free trip of up $20 each way to and from a state-approved evacuation shelter.

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However, due to deteriorating weather conditions, Uber will suspend operations in Brevard County at midnight Tuesday.

To see if your local shelter is on the list, click here.

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If your shelter is on the list, follow these instructions from the company to redeem your free rides:

  • Open your app and tap “Payment” in your app menu.
  • Scroll down to Promotions.
  • Tap “Add Promo Code.”
  • Enter code DORIANRELIEF then tap “Add.”
  • Select any of the state-approved Florida evacuation shelters listed at FloridaDisaster.org/info, or your local county website.
  • Be sure to read the fine print below, courtesy of Uber.com:

    *Maximum discount of up to $20 per ride. Ride offer valid for up to 2 trips per rider on UberX or UberXL. Driver-partner earnings will not be affected. Rides must be requested to or from any state-approved evacuation shelter in Florida. Promo code must be applied before requesting the ride for discount to apply. Discount does not apply to tips. Cannot be combined with other promotions/discounts. Terms subject to change. Limited availability. 


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