Uber & Altamonte Springs team up to boost SunRail ridership

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Altamonte Springs Mayor Patricia Bates said SunRail is struggling to get riders and this program should help.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Riders will have to enter the promo code "Altamonte" to gain access to the discount.

"People will not use SunRail unless it's convenient to get to SunRail and to get to their homes, so this takes them door to door," Congressman John Mica said.

Officials said Uber agreed to do background checks on drivers to make sure riders are safe.

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If the year is successful, the city will open up bidding to competition.