Uber Funding (Rideshare)
Many participants in SDP are approved for Uber/rideshare services in their spending-plan. For those participants, we’re excited to introduce a new and improved way to manage your transportation.
We’re excited to share that FMS Pay is now partnering with Uber to support your travel needs. With this, you can easily book rides through the Uber app on behalf of FMS Pay.
Effective November 1st, 2025: Instead of using gift cards, you’ll now have access to the Uber for Business Travel program through FMS Pay, allowing you to easily book rides for your approved trips through the Uber app.
Why Does This Matter for You?
No More Gift Cards– No need to track or manage codes; rides are billed directly to FMS Pay and charged to your spending-plan.
Easy & Convenient – Request rides anytime, anywhere, right from your phone.
Better Oversight – Your trips are automatically tracked, ensuring smoother travel management and allowing DDS oversight of service usage.
Quick Tips:
Already have the Uber app? Open the email invitation on your mobile device for a quick setup.
Tips/gratuity to rideshare drivers cannot be funded through SDP dollars. Any tips the participant leaves for the driver will be charged to the participant's personal credit card on file with Uber.
Safe travels!
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