[Massachusetts-NFB] Fwd: Two days left - Help protect paratransit rides on Uber

[Rashad Saadieh]

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From: Tracy Leatherberry <leatherberry at uber.com>
Date: February 11, 2025 at 3:39:14 PM EST
To: rashad.saadieh at hotmail.com
Subject: Two days left - Help protect paratransit rides on Uber



Rashad,


My name is Tracy and I work with Uber's Driver Engagement and Public Policy Teams. I'm reaching out because proposed changes from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) could impact your paratransit options and the programs you rely on.


The FTA proposed an update to its policies on December 30 which would significantly change the requirements for Uber to work with Transit agencies. If this happens, you would see a noticeable reduction in service and could lose access to the reliable transportation you count on through Uber’s partnership with your transit agency.


We must take action to protect transit rides.


There are only TWO DAYS LEFT until the public comment window closes. Please go to the FTA public comment page<https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/30/2024-30966/notice-of-proposed-policy-statement-regarding-the-applicability-of-ftas-drug-and-alcohol-testing> and urge the FTA to reconsider proposed changes that could result in discontinued transit rides.

Every comment counts in the fight to keep accessible, reliable transportation available for all.

Don’t know what to say? View other public comments HERE<https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FTA-2024-0020/comments>. You are also welcome to sign a petition, asking the FTA to reconsider HERE<https://p2a.co/lTnFI0F>.

Sincerely,

~ The Uber Transit Team


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