Cumberland Ride Share Program 

🚗 Rideshare Driver Support Program

Helping Cumberland Residents Get on the Road

Are you driving for Uber or Lyft — or thinking about it? The CEDC Ride Share Driver Support Program is here to help you get started and stay successful.

Thanks to funding from the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), qualified drivers can receive up to $1,130 in financial assistance to offset costs like mileage, insurance, inspections, and rideshare equipment.

✅ Who Can Apply

To qualify, applicants must:

  • Live in Cumberland, Maryland

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Be approved or actively onboarding with Uber or Lyft

  • Have a vehicle that meets platform requirements

  • Be available to drive at least 60 hours per month in the city limits

  • Submit all required documentation through our online application

📄 Required Documents

Be ready to upload:

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Proof of U.S. citizenship (birth certificate, passport, etc.)

  • Insurance with a rideshare addendum

  • Proof of Uber or Lyft platform approval or onboarding

  • Vehicle details (registration, year/make/model)

💰 What’s Covered

Each approved driver can receive reimbursement for:

  • Mileage: Up to $500 ($0.70 per mile driven in Cumberland)

  • Insurance: Up to $400 toward coverage add-ons

  • Inspections: Up to $80 per platform

  • Accessories: Up to $150 (dash cam, mount, charger, etc.)

📅 Timeline

Applications OpenNovember 1, 2025

📬 Apply Now

Click below to complete your application and upload your documents.

📝 Please Note

  • This is a reimbursement-based program: funds are paid back to you after approved expenses are submitted.

  • You must remain active on your rideshare platform and submit monthly reports for 6 months after approval.

  • Only 10 drivers will be accepted into the program.

Application