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

[Jeanette Kutash]

I did this a week ago. I think Uber will withdraw from the RIDE flex and pilot on demand if this law passes. You should think and make your own decisions, but definitely follow through.

 

jeanette   

 

From: Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Rashad Saadieh via Massachusetts-NFB
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 7:16 PM
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Cc: Rashad Saadieh <rashad.saadieh at hotmail.com>
Subject: [Massachusetts-NFB] Fwd: Two days left - Help protect paratransit rides on Uber

 

 

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From: Tracy Leatherberry <leatherberry at uber.com <mailto:leatherberry at uber.com> >
Date: February 11, 2025 at 3:39:14 PM EST
To: rashad.saadieh at hotmail.com <mailto: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  <https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/30/2024-30966/notice-of-proposed-policy-statement-regarding-the-applicability-of-ftas-drug-and-alcohol-testing> FTA

 <https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/30/2024-30966/notice-of-proposed-policy-statement-regarding-the-applicability-of-ftas-drug-and-alcohol-testing> public comment page 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  <https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FTA-2024-0020/comments> HERE.

You are also welcome to sign a petition, asking the FTA to reconsider  <https://p2a.co/lTnFI0F> HERE. 

Sincerely,

~

The Uber Transit Team

 

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