Episode Details

St. George is rolling out a bold new ride-share pilot: Uber rides at half-price for city residents, funded by $500K from the city and $50K from Uber, capped at 10 rides per month at $10 each — only paid when you actually ride. Designed to bridge gaps in public transit, especially for those too far from bus stops or needing access to hospitals, this one-year test draws from proven models in Texas and aims to even generate sales tax revenue. But skeptics question if the budget will stretch far enough to help many — or if funds might be better spent on sidewalks and bike lanes. The program’s fate hinges on city council approval next Tuesday, with Trip Consulting set to manage it all.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/0d2e31d57e9f6f6c