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St. George, Louisiana, is testing a bold new idea: free rides for residents—with a twist. The city’s rolling out a pilot program offering 50% off up to ten Uber trips per month, as long as they start and end within city limits (except for hospital trips). Backed by a $500K city budget and a $50K Uber grant, the initiative aims to boost mobility without replacing existing transit. But not everyone’s on board—residents are questioning the cost, especially with other big projects underway, and demanding more transparency about the contract and who benefits. At a recent public hearing, critics felt key officials were absent, while the mayor pro tempore pushed forward, calling it essential for the city’s 86,000 people. The deal isn’t sealed yet—the City Council still needs to approve the final contract—and leaders are urging residents to weigh in via a survey before it launches.

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