Starbucks Employees Will Be Able to Access Free Lyft Rides on Election Day
Riley von Niessen — October 8, 2020 — Pop Culture
References: fastcasual & fuelourdemocracy
In an effort to make voting more accessible to its many employees across the United States, Starbucks announced that it would be partnering with Lyft to provide its workers with one-way rides so that they can cast their ballot or volunteer as a poll worker.
Starbucks US employees can use to ride to either get directly to the polls, a nearby post office, ballot box, or another ballot drop off location. They can access the free ride, which covers up to $75, until November 3rd, 2020. The aim of the partnership is to increase voter turnout by decreasing the barriers people may face in getting out to exercise their democratic rights.
Starbucks has also included a number of links on its website that help both consumers and employees register to vote, plan when and where to do so, and volunteer at their local election office.
Image Credit: Starbucks
Starbucks US employees can use to ride to either get directly to the polls, a nearby post office, ballot box, or another ballot drop off location. They can access the free ride, which covers up to $75, until November 3rd, 2020. The aim of the partnership is to increase voter turnout by decreasing the barriers people may face in getting out to exercise their democratic rights.
Starbucks has also included a number of links on its website that help both consumers and employees register to vote, plan when and where to do so, and volunteer at their local election office.
Image Credit: Starbucks
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1. Increased Employee Benefits - Companies are partnering with transportation services to provide employees with free rides, making it easier for them to participate in civic duties like voting.
2. Enhanced Corporate Social Responsibility - Businesses are taking proactive steps to support democratic participation by offering services that remove barriers to voting and volunteering.
3. Digital Tools for Civic Engagement - Companies are creating online resources to assist both consumers and employees in voter registration, planning, and volunteer opportunities.
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1. Transportation - Ride-sharing services, like Lyft, are partnering with companies to provide free rides to help employees fulfill their civic responsibilities.
2. Corporate Social Responsibility - Businesses across various industries are taking responsibility and actively supporting democratic participation.
3. Digital Services - Companies are developing online tools and platforms to facilitate civic engagement and increase voter turnout.
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