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Updated · BBC.com · Oct 9Florida Offers $40 Uber Shelter Rides as Hurricane Isaias Nears
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Oct 9Summary
- $40 each way in free Uber rides is being offered for round trips to and from state-approved emergency shelters in Florida.
- Florida set up the program with Uber as Hurricane Isaias approaches, aiming to help residents reach shelters without transportation costs.
- Users must add the promo code ISAIAS26 in the Uber app's Wallet section to claim the rides.
- Nearby shelter locations are listed on the Florida Disaster website, tying the transport offer to the state's wider emergency response.
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What happens to vulnerable evacuees if their crucial ride to safety exceeds the $40 limit during massive hurricane traffic jams? How will residents without smartphones access this life-saving transportation before the catastrophic storm surge hits?