January 05, 2026

GSA Rideshare Program Saves Taxpayers Money; Adds Complimentary Uber One Memberships for Participating Federal Employees

Registered federal employees can use their Uber One membership for all rides within the U.S., including personal rides, through November 30, 2027.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) made mission critical government travel more cost-effective, simpler, and more flexible for federal employees through its enhanced OneGov rideshare partnership with Uber. Now, Uber is offering complimentary Uber One memberships for all participating federal employees as a way to realize additional savings and strengthen the program within agencies nationwide.

Since GSA launched the Uber partnership last July, agencies have reported over 50% savings compared to other ground transportation options and more than 80% savings by replacing costly shuttle contracts with on-demand transportation. GSA alone saved taxpayers nearly $1 million last year by removing over 170 underutilized fleet vehicles, thanks to employees using the rideshare program.

“GSA is committed to executing President Trump’s vision to save taxpayers money,” said GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst. “This rideshare partnership is a prime example of GSA’s OneGov initiatives that put cost savings and efficiency first.” 

Federal employees with Uber One will now earn credits on eligible rides during official travel, increasing potential savings. Increased program usage translates to greater taxpayer benefits. If all taxi and unmanaged rideshare expenses shifted to GSA’s Uber partnership, the federal government could save over $46 million annually.

“GSA’s OneGov Uber for Government agreement is delivering savings for taxpayers and reduced travel and logistic costs for federal agencies,” said FAS Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum. “This approach helps to modernize government travel, increase efficiencies, and support critical U.S. federal government operations across the globe.”

By using Uber for Government, agencies benefit from upfront discounts, tax-exempt pricing, and controls that limit premium vehicle use, all of which help cut travel expenses while improving mobility for employees. 

Federal employees using the rideshare program can request timely transportation in minutes, eliminating wait times, navigating shuttle schedules, and the need to track down fleet vehicles. The program offers consistent service in cities across the world, giving travelers confidence that they can get to meetings, site visits, and events on time in support of their agency’s missions.

“GSA is leading the way in providing a faster, more reliable mobility experience for federal employees, government-wide, through the OneGov-Uber for Government partnership,” said Josh Butler, General Manager and Global Head of Sales, Uber for Business. “Together, we are reducing costs across travel, transportation, and fleet management and helping agencies plan budgets more strategically. We look forward to continued collaboration alongside GSA to deliver even greater savings and flexibility.”

The GSA rideshare program with Uber is designed for traveler needs, offering faster pickups, predictable pricing, automated receipts, and streamlined expense reconciliation. As the program expands and more federal employees enroll, it delivers modern, cost-effective travel solutions. This partnership drives greater convenience, stronger mission support, and increased savings for taxpayers, setting a new standard for leveraging industry partnerships to reduce expenses and improve service and efficiency nationwide.

Registered federal employees can use their Uber One membership for all orders within the U.S., including personal rides, through November 30, 2027.

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