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Great way to help folks get to the polls.
BREAKING: Donald Trump gets terrible news as the NAACP teams up with ride share company Lyft to drive voters to the polls on Election Day boosting turnout that terrifies MAGA.
And it gets even better
The 2024 Lyft Up Voting Access Program will also provide crucial voting access information as well as discounted rides to the polls.
On top of that, it will help both riders and drivers to register, prepare to vote, and understand the ins and outs of voter ID laws.
Republicans are constantly trying to depress voter turnout because they know that when more Americans vote, Democrats win.
During a time where our most sacred right to vote is under attack, we must fight back with every tool at our disposal, said Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO.
For many Americans, especially Black Americans, accessible and affordable transportation continues to impede access to the ballot box, Johnson said.
The NAACP is proud to continue working with our partners at Lyft to create pathways to the polls through free and low-cost rideshare services, he added. Together, we will make sure every vote is counted and every voice is heard.
The Lyft Up Voting Access Program is aiming to increase its ride volume by 25% through its discounted and free rides to polling places.
Every American citizen should be able to exercise their right to vote without worrying about the cost or difficulty of getting to the polls, said Lyft CEO David Risher. Everyone from a driver whos given a thousand rides to a rider who hasnt taken her first one yet deserves to have their voice heard at the polls. Our Voting Access Program is a great way Lyft can be a force for good.
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sheshe2
(84,113 posts)Thank you to Lyft and the NAACP for your help in making our Democracy work. 🇺🇸
AmBlue
(3,136 posts)Awesome idea!!