{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-03/uber-reform-alliance-rides-job-training","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-03/uber-reform-alliance-rides-job-training.md","title":"Uber and REFORM Alliance Provide 450 Rides to Job Training","headline":"Uber and REFORM Alliance Cover Rides for Probation and Parole Participants in Two States","description":"Uber and REFORM Alliance are covering rides for people on probation and parole in Pennsylvania and Virginia.","section":"Partnerships","published_at":"2026-11-03T20:42:33+00:00","modified_at":"2026-11-03T20:42:33+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Uber and REFORM Alliance announced a partnership on October 29 to cover rides for individuals on probation and parole in Pennsylvania and Virginia.","Uber has already provided 450 rides through the program, helping participants reach skilled-trades training, career opportunities and union apprenticeships.","REFORM Alliance CEO Jessica Jackson said determination alone cannot get someone to a training program across town without reliable transportation.","REFORM Alliance was founded in 2019 by Michael Rubin, Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Clara Wu Tsai, Daniel Loeb, Robert F. Smith, Michael Novogratz and Robert Kraft."],"companies":[{"name":"Uber","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00002d7/uber","website":"http://www.uber.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"Yahoo","title":"Uber and REFORM Team Up to Provide Easier Access to Job Opportunities","url":"https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/uber-reform-team-easier-access-200742411.html"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Partnerships","Uber"],"body_markdown":"Uber and REFORM Alliance announced a partnership on October 29 to cover rides for people on probation and parole in Pennsylvania and Virginia so they can reach skilled-trades training, career opportunities and union apprenticeships. Uber has already provided 450 rides through the program, according to [Yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/uber-reform-team-easier-access-200742411.html).\n\n## How the Uber and REFORM Ride Program Works\n\n[Uber](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00002d7/uber) and REFORM Alliance, the probation and parole reform non-profit co-founded by Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Michael Rubin and others, are covering the cost of rides so participants can get to training and work without transportation getting in the way. The program is aimed at people on probation and parole in Pennsylvania and Virginia who are pursuing long-term careers.\n\nJessica Jackson, CEO of REFORM Alliance, said: \"When someone comes home, they want the chance to support their family, earn a paycheck and build a life they can be proud of.\" She added: \"But determination alone cannot get you to a training program across town when you have no reliable transportation.\"\n\nJazmin Kay, Public Affairs at Uber, said: \"Access to reliable transportation removes a barrier to new opportunities for people working to rebuild their lives.\" Kay said the partnership is intended to expand access to employment and training opportunities that support economic empowerment.\n\nREFORM Alliance was founded in 2019 by Michael Rubin, Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Clara Wu Tsai, Daniel Loeb, Robert F. Smith, Michael Novogratz and Robert Kraft, and advocates for bipartisan criminal justice reforms.\n\n## Uber's Earlier 2026 Moves\n\nUber's broader 2026 activity includes product launches and partnerships recorded by akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). In June 2026, Uber launched Uber Autonomous Solutions and rolled out a multi-partner autonomous vehicle strategy with WeRide, Wayve, Nuro, Lucid, Autobrains and Stellantis/Wayve. The same month, Uber expanded Uber Eats beyond food with retail partners including FedEx Office, Kiehl's, Blick Art Materials, Academy Sports + Outdoors and Choice Pet, adding thousands of non-food retail locations across the US. In March 2026, Uber agreed to acquire Blacklane for $1.1 billion, adding premium chauffeur services across more than 60 countries and launching the Uber Elite tier.\n\n## Uber's Recent News Timeline\n\nOn November 3, 2026, Crypto Briefing reported that Jill Hazelbaker, Uber's president and chief corporate affairs officer, will join OpenAI as chief corporate affairs officer, leaving Uber on November 30, 2026. That same day, EXPANSION reported that Mutua Madrileña insures 20 autonomous vehicles operated by Uber and WeRide in Madrid, which began testing in October with a safety driver on board. Also on November 3, American Banking and Market News reported that Uber will release its Q3 2026 earnings on Wednesday, November 4, with analysts expecting EPS of $0.8640 and revenue of $14.66 billion.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}