Money for area Uber program running low
Marysville City Council
May 14, 2025

Money for area Uber program running low

Vouchers used for 8,800 trips

By Michael Williamson 

Marysville and Union County’s Uber program is nearing the end of its funding for ride incentives but officials are hopeful the program will continue after that.

Inge Witt, the county’s economic development administrator, told city council Monday night that about 15% of the initial funds raised fo...

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