UGA Rideshare

The University of Georgia is seeking a Rideshare program to provide affordable, safe, and reliable transportation services that will supplement existing campus transportation options. The program should be active during week and weekend evenings/nights and have the ability to support UGA-defined service areas with appropriate technology and tracking. The successful bidder must be able to provide a program that meets the basic requirements outlined in the Request for Proposal. The contract will be awarded to a single supplier for a period of up to five years, with the option to renew for an additional four one-year terms. The contract value is estimated to be $95,000. Key features of the program include: • Ability to provide a program that is active during the dates and time established by UGA • Ability to support UGA-defined service areas with appropriate technology and tracking • Ability for UGA to subsidize student rides with the ability for UGA to modify the subsidy structure as needed • Ability to provide robust technology to manage subscription, ride hailing, discount application, billing, reporting, and administration. Some of the key requirements for the program include: • The program must be able to provide trackable metrics and the ability to monitor and remove drivers • The program must be able to provide a Safe Ride Share Program that is active during week and weekend evenings/nights • The program must be able to accommodate mobility-limited residents, such as seniors or physically impaired users • The program must be able to accommodate unbanked users • The program must be able to accommodate users without a smartphone or data plan. The contract was awarded to Lyft, Inc., and the award amount is estimated to be $95,000.