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Uber: Select Florida Big Bend/Gulf Coast Residents: Free Rides to Storm Shelters

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(State Approved Evacuation Shelters Only)
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Uber [News Detail/Pinellas County Gov] is offering select Florida Big Bend/Northwest Region Residents: Free Rides to State Approved Storm Shelters/Evacuation (Up to $35 Each Way) ahead of Hurricane Idalia in the Florida Gulf coast when you follow the instructions listed below

Thanks to community member TheNarratorr for finding this deal

Note, this discount is available/applies to select counties only, may include rides to shelters in Hernando, Hillsborough, Leon, Manatee and Pinellas. Please check your location if this applies to you.

Deal Instructions
  1. Download the Uber app for Free
  2. Open the Uber app
  3. Tap 'Account' on the bottom right
  4. Tap 'Wallet'
  5. Scroll down to '+ Add Promo Code' section
  6. Enter code: IdaliaRelief
  7. Select any of the qualifying/state-approved Florida evacuation shelters

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  • Offer valid for qualifying Florida Gulf coasts residents only
  • Promo code must be applied before requesting the ride for discount to apply
  • Maximum discount of up to $35 per ride/each way
  • Ride offer valid for up to two trips per rider
  • Discount does not apply to tips
  • Offer cannot be combined with other promotional offer/discounts
  • Limited availability/subject to change anytime
Additional Notes
  • Stay safe Florida residents
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated
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Edited August 29, 2023 at 09:21 PM by
Uber today announced it will be offering free round-trip rides, up to $35 each way, to and from a state-approved evacuation shelter. Here's how to use it:

1. Open your app
2. Tap "Account" on the bottom right
3. Tap "Wallet"
4. Scroll down to "+ Add Promo Code"
5. Enter code IdaliaRelief
6. Select any of the state-approved Florida evacuation shelters listed at https://pinellas.gov/emergency-in...-shelters/

*Maximum discount of up to $35 per ride. Ride offer valid for up to two trips per rider. Driver-partner earnings will not be affected. Promo code must be applied before requesting the ride for discount to apply. Discount does not apply to tips. Cannot be combined with other promotions/discounts. Terms subject to change.


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Created 08-29-2023 at 08:35 AM by TheNarratorr
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Because tipping in America has tipped over into insanity zone. It's so pervasive that it elicits negative emotion in people whenever they see it. This culture is basically subsidizing the actual salaries that ought to get paid to the workers. Pay them more, much more, increase the menu price, service price and stop the tipping.
This works in Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough counties not just in Pinellas.
While it's appreciable that businesses like Uber want to do good, I really wonder why couldn't they make this discount auto-apply for anyone and instead have to count on people to spread the word about this coupon code and manually add for this to work. Why should someone affected due to this hurricane go through this arguably convoluted process to benefit from the supposed goodwill of the businesses?

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birostick
08-29-2023 at 09:36 AM.
08-29-2023 at 09:36 AM.
This works in Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough counties not just in Pinellas.
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08-29-2023 at 10:06 AM.
08-29-2023 at 10:06 AM.
how can i know my shelter is qualified
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08-29-2023 at 10:43 AM.
08-29-2023 at 10:43 AM.
Quote from zyf :
how can i know my shelter is qualified

Select the link by Step 6
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zyf
08-29-2023 at 10:52 AM.
08-29-2023 at 10:52 AM.
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Select the link by Step 6

but i m hillsbough not pinellas
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08-29-2023 at 11:22 AM.
08-29-2023 at 11:22 AM.
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but i m hillsbough not pinellas

https://www.hillsboroughcounty.or...y-shelters

What I found. Be safe, hope this helps.
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08-29-2023 at 11:28 AM.
08-29-2023 at 11:28 AM.
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how can i know my shelter is qualified
I assume it's for all the shelters in the county. I guess you can always try the code to see if it works.

"The discount only applies for rides to shelters in Hernando, Hillsborough, Leon, Manatee and Pinellas counties. The promo code must be applied before requesting the ride for discount to apply, according to Uber."

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08-29-2023 at 11:37 AM.
08-29-2023 at 11:37 AM.
While it's appreciable that businesses like Uber want to do good, I really wonder why couldn't they make this discount auto-apply for anyone and instead have to count on people to spread the word about this coupon code and manually add for this to work. Why should someone affected due to this hurricane go through this arguably convoluted process to benefit from the supposed goodwill of the businesses?
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08-29-2023 at 01:22 PM.
08-29-2023 at 01:22 PM.
Quote from WatsYourDeal :
While it's appreciable that businesses like Uber want to do good, I really wonder why couldn't they make this discount auto-apply for anyone and instead have to count on people to spread the word about this coupon code and manually add for this to work. Why should someone affected due to this hurricane go through this arguably convoluted process to benefit from the supposed goodwill of the businesses?

So people talk about it
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08-30-2023 at 02:16 AM.
08-30-2023 at 02:16 AM.
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Tip your driver

Why would people thumbs down tip your driver?
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08-30-2023 at 03:01 AM.
08-30-2023 at 03:01 AM.
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Tip your driver

Not sure why people are disliking this . Uber / Lyft drivers don't get paid what people think. Crazy they are that cheap but want someone to drive them .
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08-30-2023 at 04:40 AM.
08-30-2023 at 04:40 AM.
Quote from JustTryingToSave92 :
Not sure why people are disliking this . Uber / Lyft drivers don't get paid what people think. Crazy they are that cheap but want someone to drive them .

Because tipping in America has tipped over into insanity zone. It's so pervasive that it elicits negative emotion in people whenever they see it. This culture is basically subsidizing the actual salaries that ought to get paid to the workers. Pay them more, much more, increase the menu price, service price and stop the tipping.
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08-30-2023 at 04:44 AM.
08-30-2023 at 04:44 AM.
Quote from deal_punter :
Because tipping in America has tipped over into insanity zone. It's so pervasive that it elicits negative emotion in people whenever they see it. This culture is basically subsidizing the actual salaries that ought to get paid to the workers. Pay them more, much more, increase the menu price, service price and stop the tipping.

Driving a personal car with a random passenger is more dangerous than any other job that would ask you to tip tho man… what can't you comprehend? Theres levels to it. I've worked a lot of service jobs, when I valet I didn't expect a tip? So then what? When I'm driving using my gas. Putting my life on line( accidents happen every second) I think $1 wouldn't kill. Plus do you know there government programs that organize free Uber rides ? And they can't tip $1 lol…. Actually there's also an option to let your teenager drive with a random person as well. but yeah man agree to disagree . i do uber part time BTW
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