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Martin County expands veterans rides with on-demand Uber contract; rides surge to 1,700
2 MC (Martin County podcast) · February 5, 2026
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Summary
Martin County launched an on-demand veterans transportation service in July 2025, contracting a TNC (Uber). Transit Administrator Ash Beecher said the program delivered over 1,700 rides versus about 250 per year previously.
Martin County introduced a door-to-door veterans transportation program in July 2025 after soliciting bids for a transit network company to provide rides. Transit Administrator Ash Beecher said the county awarded the contract to Uber and that demand has greatly exceeded prior service levels.
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