Use Wildcab Vouchers during Keeneland College Scholarship Day
LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 9, 2024) —Does a day at the races this fall sound good? Keeneland College Scholarship Day is just around the corner, scheduled for Oct. 18.
This year, UK Transportation Services, Keeneland and Prevention, Outreach, and Wellness Education Resources (POWER) are collaborating to provide an additional transportation option for students on Keeneland College Day with free or discounted Wildcab Vouchers.
Students who sign up for Wildcab Vouchers will receive a special one-time $15 voucher for Uber service between Keeneland and campus for use anytime from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Oct. 18.
A total of $40,000 in college scholarships will be given away to full-time college students during the race day. Drawings will be held throughout the afternoon for 10 $2,000 scholarships provided by Keeneland and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and two $10,000 scholarships from Lane’s End Farm. Visit this page to register for the event.
Wildcab Vouchers is managed by UK Transportation Services in partnership with the UK Student Government Association. It provides students with free or discounted Uber rides throughout Fayette County.
POWER, a dedicated unit within Student Success, is committed to promoting healthy student behaviors with targeted initiatives based on the dimensions of wellness. Together, UK Transportation Services, Keeneland and POWER are collaborating to offer this additional transportation option, ensuring students have a dependable way to attend Keeneland College Day and a reliable ride home.
Please note that students will be responsible for any amount over $15 when redeeming this ride voucher. Tips are extra and are the financial responsibility of the student. Additional voucher terms and conditions may apply upon redemption.
To sign up for Wildcab Vouchers, complete the Wildcab Vouchers Enrollment Form located here. This information will be transferred to Uber and students will receive a welcome email with a link to add the voucher to their Uber account wallet for use during program service hours.
Vouchers expire at the end of the fall semester, but students will be able to sign up for the program again next spring.
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