UBM to Address Transportation Poverty

UBM addresses the widespread problem of transportation poverty, often defined as a household spending more than 10% of their income on transportation (the average American household spends 16%!). Transportation poverty also refers to issues broader than transportation costs, including lack of reliable, efficient, or safe means of transportation, resulting from poor infrastructure, lack of safe public transit options, or geographical isolation.

Transportation poverty often affects low-income individuals, those living in rural or underserved urban areas, and people with disabilities, and can lead to difficulties in accessing essential services like employment, education, healthcare, and social activities. UBM aims to provide people with transportation security—reliable, safe, and affordable transportation to meet daily needs.