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The Army wants to make it easier to call Lyft and Uber on base
« on: March 25, 2025, 10:40:35 am »

The Army wants to make it easier to call Lyft and Uber on base
The Army has launched a pilot program at six major bases intended to make it easier for soldiers and military families to get picked up and dropped off by ride-sharing companies.
Jeff Schogol

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Six Army bases taking part in a pilot program intended to make it easier for soldiers and families to use ride-sharing companies on base. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Hammond.
Trying to get on or off a military base without a vehicle of one’s own can be a pain. Most installations don’t have reliable or consistent public transportation, and calling a ride-share service like Lyft or Uber can lead to delays as drivers have to get a pass every time they go through the gate.
 
The Army is launching a pilot program to standardize procedures and requirements for using ride-sharing companies like Lyft and Uber on six major bases, an Army news release says.

“This program demonstrates our commitment to addressing the challenges faced by our military communities,” Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said in a news release Monday. “Through collaboration with the ride-share industry, we’re able to provide our Soldiers and their families with safe, reliable and convenient transportation options that support their unique needs and enhance their overall quality of life.”

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-bases-lyft-uber/
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Re: The Army wants to make it easier to call Lyft and Uber on base
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2025, 10:43:36 am »
Why?  When I served, we had to make it to the front gate to get a cab.  Is everyone becoming so wussiefied they can do that anymore?  Besides, so many of the drivers aren't even US citizens.  Citizens who can't even just drive on a base to pick someone up.
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Re: The Army wants to make it easier to call Lyft and Uber on base
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2025, 01:07:59 pm »
I don't think it a good practice to let Mohamad and Achmed on a US base.
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Re: The Army wants to make it easier to call Lyft and Uber on base
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2025, 01:26:38 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on March 25, 2025, 01:07:59 pm
I don't think it a good practice to let Mohamad and Achmed on a US base.

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Re: The Army wants to make it easier to call Lyft and Uber on base
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2025, 01:45:31 pm »
Makes getting the terrorist car bombs on base much easier.
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Re: The Army wants to make it easier to call Lyft and Uber on base
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2025, 05:47:17 pm »
Who thinks up things like this, Major Meathead?
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Re: The Army wants to make it easier to call Lyft and Uber on base
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2025, 07:01:31 pm »
Not a good idea. If there’s that much of a need to get to the front gates, start an internal bus system with drivers who have been fully vetted.
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