Ride United
The Ride United program, a collaboration between United Way and Lyft, is here to help those in our community who are struggling with transportation barriers. We understand that for many, getting to essential services like healthcare, employment, or the grocery store can be a challenge. That’s why Ride United is helping provide free or reduced Lyft rides to St. Lucie County residents who need it most, helping them get to medical appointments, job interviews, work, and other critical destinations.
Drivers are not employed through United Way; they are local community members employed by Lyft.
How Does it Work?
Ride United offers temporary, pre-scheduled LYFT rides to connect Martin County residents to education, employment, health care and other critical services. Those in need of transportation assistance should reach out to a participating agency to determine eligibility or schedule a ride.
- Ride scheduling is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM
- Rides must be scheduled at least 1 business day in advance of your needed ride.
- Rides needed outside of business hours are still available upon pre-scheduled request (Flex Link Only)
NOTE: This program is funded entirely through donations and grants. While the program itself remains active, individual ride requests may be denied due to limited funding or misuse of services.
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This free service is available to St. Lucie residents or clients of a participating agency who need transportation for any of the following areas:
- Health appointments
- Employment opportunities
- Procurement of food
- Educational
- Legal
- Housing
- Economic stability
Client must be a St. Lucie resident and 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult.
Please note that rides are not provided for convenience purposes, such as avoiding bus rides, but are intended for individuals who need assistance reaching vital services. This program is designed to support those facing transportation challenges, and we have limited funding available. If you are in need of this service, we encourage you to utilize it, but kindly refrain from using it if it is not essential for your needs. Thank you for understanding.
In the initial launch of the Ride United program, we are excited to partner with the following agencies:
- Mustard Seed: (772) 465-6021 Ask for Dorthy
- United Against Poverty: (772) 468-8543 ask for Tammy
- The Hands Clinic: (772) 462-5646 ask for Lisa
- Do You Give a Ruck:
To receive your ride code and further instructions on how to use the program, please contact one of these participating agencies directly or call our office at (772) 464-5300. You may also email the program director, Jeff Howard, at jeff.howard@uwslo.org.
This program is designed as a stepping stone to help you regain reliable transportation and move closer to self-sufficiency. We want to help you get to the places that will allow you to thrive—whether that’s accessing healthcare, securing employment, or simply meeting daily needs.
To participate, eligible individuals must contact a local participating agency to determine eligibility and schedule a ride. Ride scheduling is available Monday through Friday during working hours, with evening and weekend rides available upon pre-scheduled request.
A special thank you to Cleveland Clinic, The Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie, and United Way WorldWide for their generous funding of this program in St. Lucie County. With their support, we can help make reliable transportation a reality for those who need it most.