Uber Transit Innovation Fund: Call for Projects

Through the $1M Transit Innovation Fund, Uber Transit will award up to $50,000 in funding to 20 or more public transit agencies, municipalities, and regional authorities across the US to help them test new service models, generate real-world data, and scale what works.

Submit your application by June 30, 2026, for priority consideration.

We’ll review applications on a rolling basis and award funding until all money is allocated.

Eligibility

Prospective and existing Uber Transit partners are encouraged to apply; existing partners are eligible if funds will be used to launch a net-new program or use case.

Matching funds are required. Applicants must provide 10% of the award amount in matching funds.

Resources
Learn more about Uber Transit products and solutions.

Website: uber.com/transit
Industry perspectives paper: Transit Horizons
Uber platform solutions: Product Guide

Questions: contact-transit@uber.com

Organization information

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* 1. Organization name

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* 2. Organization type

Public Transit Agency

Municipality

Regional Authority

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Primary contact name

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* 4. Title/role

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* 5. Email address

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* 6. Phone number

Project overview

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* 7. Project title

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* 8. Which use case best describes your proposal? (Select all that apply)

Complement paratransit (Same-day/on-demand)

Supplement microtransit

Augment underperforming fixed-route services (Off-peak/late-night)

Support first-mile/last-mile connections

Mitigate service disruptions

Expand coverage in transit deserts

Provide Guaranteed Ride Home and commuter programs

Advance social impact initiatives (e.g. senior mobility, food access, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Brief project description (300-500 words)

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* 10. What challenges are you trying to solve? (e.g. budget, low ridership, on-time performance, reliability, etc.)

Proposed pilot details and funding

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* 11. Estimated pilot start date

Please use MM/DD/YY format.

Date

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* 12. Estimated pilot duration

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* 13. Estimated project budget

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* 14. Requested Uber match ($50,000 max.)

Impact and outcomes

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* 15. What outcomes do you expect from this pilot? (Select all that apply)

Proof of concept

Reduce operational costs

Increase ridership

Improved wait times

Expanded service coverage

Improved ride satisfaction

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Estimated number of riders served during pilot

Readiness

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* 17. Any anticipated challenges or risks?

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* 18. Why is your organization a strong candidate for this fund? (300-500 words)

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* 19. Does your agency anticipate long-term funding for this type of program following the pilot period?

Yes

Under consideration