Full article at Kern County Superindendent of Schools  |  The Dream Center of Kern County is in the beginning stages of an exciting pilot program to expand transportation opportunities for vulnerable youth ages 18 to 25. SPIN and Golden Empire Transit are providing 100 Dream Center youth with access to free public transit, SPIN e-bikes, and e-scooters for one year as part of this Universal Basic Mobility project.

New pilot programs in Oakland and Bakersfield, California, and in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, are working to address gaps in reliable and affordable transportation options by testing the concept of Universal Basic Mobility (UBM). UBM is an idea based on the broader concept of Universal Basic Services, which asserts that all individuals, regardless of their financial resources, should be able to satisfy foundational needs.

Full article at KBAK FOX58 | Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Spin is collaborating with the Dream Center, UC Davis and GET Bus to give 100 young adults access to bikes, scooters and public transportation.

Full Article at ABC 23  |  The Dream Center told 23ABC that Kern County has one of the highest numbers of disconnected youth in the nation, meaning they're not in school or working. Spin Scooters is hoping to change that through a "universal basic mobility initiative" in Bakersfield. Spin Scooters in partnership with the Dream Center, Get Bus, and UC Davis, are hoping that expanding opportunities for Bakersfield youth, is just a ride away....

Full article available at Bloomberg News If you’re a young person looking for work in Bakersfield, California, some of your best bets are likely to be in the warehouse and retail jobs on the fringes of town. But getting there can be a challenge if you don’t have a car....