Uber Offers Free Rides to/from Florida Shelters Ahead of Hurricane Idalia

Uber Offers Free Rides (Up to $35) to/from Florida Shelters

Uber is offering free rides to storm shelters as Hurricane Idalia nears the Florida Gulf coast.

Uber released a promo code today for rides to and from state-approved hurricane shelters in select counties, up to $35 each way. The discount only applies for rides to shelters in Hernando, Hillsborough, Leon, Manatee and Pinellas counties. The promo code must be applied before requesting the ride for discount to apply.

Here’s how it works:

1. Open the Uber app
2. Tap “Account” on the bottom right
3. Tap “Wallet”
4. Scroll down to “+ Add Promo Code”
5. Enter code IDALIARELIEF
6. Select any of the state-approved Florida evacuation shelters

Find a participating shelters at the Florida Division of Emergency Management website.