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Uber & Jay-Z Ally for Second Chances
29 Oct
Summary
- Uber offers rides for probationers to jobs and training.
- Partnership aims to remove transportation barriers to employment.
- Program has already provided 450 rides to participants.
Uber has launched a significant partnership with REFORM Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to probation and parole reform and co-founded by notable figures including Jay-Z.
The initiative focuses on providing essential transportation for individuals on probation and parole in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Uber is covering the cost of rides to skilled-trades training, career opportunities, and union apprenticeships.
This collaboration aims to dismantle transportation barriers, a common obstacle for those seeking employment and aiming to rebuild their lives. The program has already facilitated 450 Uber-funded rides, directly supporting participants in their pursuit of long-term careers and economic stability.
"Determination alone cannot get you to a training program across town when you have no reliable transportation," stated Jessica Jackson, CEO of REFORM Alliance. She expressed gratitude for Uber's commitment to closing this gap and investing in individuals seeking a second chance.
