June 11, 2020
Carson City, NV – Today, Nevada
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a partnership with Uber Technologies
Inc. (Uber) to offer free rides to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Around
the State, there are reports of increases in domestic and sexual violence amid
the COVID-19 pandemic. Through this partnership, free rides will be directed to
local shelters throughout the State to help provide transportation services to
victims in need.
“During this unprecedented time, we’re
seeing a greater incidence of domestic and sexual violence-related calls,” said
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford. “Nevada is home to many vulnerable populations,
and I’m hopeful that providing these free rides through Uber will demonstrate our
commitment to these communities. It is essential that we continue to band
together to support our survivors of domestic and sexual violence.”
“We are honored to work with AG Ford to
provide free rides for survivors of domestic and sexual violence,” added
Piper Overstreet-White, Public Policy Manager for Uber. We’re extremely
grateful for the critical lifeline that these organizations provide for our
community, and we want to do our small part to help survivors access
life-saving services during this unprecedented time of need."
- Thus
far, Uber is providing the following services to local service providers:
- Advocates to End
Domestic Violence in Carson City, receiving 250 rides;
- Domestic Violence
Resource Center in Washoe County, receiving 200 rides;
- SafeNest in Las
Vegas, receiving 1,500 rides; and
- Tu Casa Latina in
Reno, receiving 250 rides.
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