For many within the Fredericksburg space, transportation just isn’t all the time straightforward to discover. And at a time the place vaccination and physician appointments are extra vital than ever, the added stress of questioning how to get to and from these appointments can take its toll.
To assist residents within the space, the Rappahannock United Way began a rideshare program. Called Ride United, it serves as a useful resource to these with restricted entry to transportation to get to and from important appointments for things like COVID-19 vaccinations or different medical wants.
“As of right now, rides are available for any vaccine appointments,” mentioned Janel Donohue, the president of the Rappahannock United Way. “Rides are available for various medical, employment or school-related trips.”
The program started with the United Way within the higher Richmond space and was prolonged to the Fredericksburg space thanks to a donation of $10,000 from the private damage legislation agency of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen. The Rappahannock United Way is an area nonprofit serving Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George and Caroline counties.
The program covers the price of Lyft rides of up to $25 every approach. For COVID-19 vaccine appointments, individuals who meet eligibility necessities could request up to three rides complete. For all different makes use of, people could request up to two rides per individual per week for up to two months.