Oakland distributing free debit cards to low-income residents in need of public transportation
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from www.mercurynews.com7 months ago
Oakland is distributing 1,000 debit cards with $160 each to low-income West Oakland residents and workers for public transportation, not for ride-sharing services, gradually reloading the cards with more funds.
www.mercurynews.comhttps://www.mercurynews.com/2024/07/19/oakland-distributing-free-debit-cards-to-low-income-residents-in-need-of-public-transportation/
An earlier project in East Oakland had 44% of participants from households making under $25,000 annually, with positive outcomes including 65% using the cards mainly for work or school trips and 40% changing their travel habits.
www.mercurynews.comhttps://www.mercurynews.com/2024/07/19/oakland-distributing-free-debit-cards-to-low-income-residents-in-need-of-public-transportation/
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