Oakland’s ‘universal basic mobility’ pilot gets underway

Full article available at Cities Today Oakland’s Department of Transportation (OakDOT) has launched a Universal Basic Mobility pilot that will see residents benefit from a US$300 credit to use on sustainable modes of transport. The scheme is part of the Californian city’s plan to boost equity and reduce dependence on cars, with participants able to spend the funds on public transit, bikeshare and shared e-scooter programmes. Some 500 pre-paid debit cards with a US$150 credit were distributed to residents last week, with a further US$150 to be added to each card at the end of January when recipients complete a survey....