Bernalillo County is encouraging residents to use its “Take a Ride on Us” program to get a discounted Uber ride on Sunday. The offer is available from 10 a.m. on Feb. 9 through 2 a.m. on Feb. 10, and is limited to 1,000 rides on a first-come, first-served basis. In the Uber app, residents can […]
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Bernalillo County is encouraging residents to use its “Take a Ride on Us” program to get a discounted Uber ride on Sunday. The offer is available from 10 a.m. on Feb. 9 through 2 a.m. on Feb. 10, and is limited to 1,000 rides on a first-come, first-served basis. In the Uber app, residents can […]
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‘Take a Ride on Us’ Offers Safe Rides for Sunday’s Big Game
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