Ride Share
Uber to Offer Free Rides to Evacuation Centers
Floridians in counties under a state of emergency can use the code HELENERELIEF to get free rides to and from shelters.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has partnered with ride-share service Uber to provide Floridians free rides to shelters in counties under a state of emergency for Hurricane Helene, including Sarasota and Manatee.
How to get a ride:
- Open the Uber app.
- Tap "Account" on the bottom right, then tap Wallet.
- Add the promo code HELENERELIEF.
The offer is good for up to $35 to and from a state-approved shelter.
Currently, Sarasota and Manatee counties have issued an evacuation alert for residents in Level A and in mobile home communities. A list of local shelters can be found here.
For more information, click here.
