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title: "Mobility for all: How Uber supports Los Angeles’s vision of universal basic mobility"
description: "Los Angeles’s Mobility Wallet pilot provides low-income residents with funds for shared transportation, including Uber rides, as part of Universal Basic Mobility initiatives. Phase I ran from May 2023 to April 2024 and gave 1,000 South Los Angeles residents a monthly $150 stipend on prepaid cards usable for transit, bikes, e-scooters, regional travel, and ride-hailing. Participants reported improved quality of life, citing redirected transportation spending for bills, school supplies, social activities, and savings, along with reduced financial stress and improved mental health. During the phase, participants took more than 7,600 Uber rides to reach fixed transit, appointments, homes after late shifts, or social events. Phase II began in fall 2024 and expanded eligibility to 2,000 participants across LA County, offering up to $1,800 over 12 months and Uber vouchers, while results remain forthcoming."
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# Mobility for all: How Uber supports Los Angeles’s vision of universal basic mobility

[Uber](https://yomu.fyi/company/uber) · Apr 6, 2026

**Type:** Explainer

## Summary

Los Angeles’s Mobility Wallet pilot provides low-income residents with funds for shared transportation, including Uber rides, as part of Universal Basic Mobility initiatives. Phase I ran from May 2023 to April 2024 and gave 1,000 South Los Angeles residents a monthly $150 stipend on prepaid cards usable for transit, bikes, e-scooters, regional travel, and ride-hailing. Participants reported improved quality of life, citing redirected transportation spending for bills, school supplies, social activities, and savings, along with reduced financial stress and improved mental health. During the phase, participants took more than 7,600 Uber rides to reach fixed transit, appointments, homes after late shifts, or social events. Phase II began in fall 2024 and expanded eligibility to 2,000 participants across LA County, offering up to $1,800 over 12 months and Uber vouchers, while results remain forthcoming.

## Context

The program was launched in May 2023 through LA Metro’s Mobility Wallet pilot and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s Universal Basic Mobility initiatives. Phase I served 1,000 low-income South Los Angeles residents; Phase II expanded to 2,000 eligible participants across LA County.

## Approach / What changed

Participants receive transportation funds through a prepaid card or Uber vouchers. The funds can be used across shared transportation services, including Metro Bus and Rail, e-scooters, bikes, Amtrak, Greyhound, and Uber rides, allowing participants to supplement fixed transit and walking with on-demand transportation.

## Takeaways

- Phase I provided 1,000 South Los Angeles residents with a monthly $150 transportation stipend from May 2023 through April 2024.
- Participants used more than 7,600 Uber rides to connect with fixed transit, attend appointments, and travel home after late-night work or social activities.
- Phase II expanded the program to 2,000 LA County participants, offering up to $1,800 per person over 12 months and issuing Uber vouchers.

## FAQ

### What transportation could Mobility Wallet funds cover?

Funds could be used for Metro Bus and Rail, e-scooters, bikes, Amtrak, Greyhound, and Uber rides. Phase II also issued participants Uber vouchers.

### How did participants use Uber rides during Phase I?

Participants used more than 7,600 Uber rides to connect to fixed transit routes, reach appointments, and get home after social occasions or late-night work shifts.

### What changes did participants report after receiving the stipend?

Participants reported improved quality of life, reduced financial stress, and improved mental health. They also redirected transportation savings toward bills, school supplies, social and family events, and savings.

**Tags:** [Uber](https://yomu.fyi/topic/uber)

- Source: [Uber](https://www.uber.com/us/en/blog/supporting-mobility-wallet)
- Source URL: https://www.uber.com/us/en/blog/supporting-mobility-wallet
- Ingested by Yomu: 2026-09-14T20:01:43.697Z

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