Hudson County Jobs: Uber Pledges To Recruit 3,000 Drivers From Low-Income Areas In NJ

If you’re looking for a job in Hudson County, Uber has a deal for you.

On Monday, rideshare app provider Uber New Jersey announced a new partnership with the New Jersey NAACP to recruit 3,000 new drivers from low income communities throughout New Jersey by the end of June 2016.

According to a company release, working alongside with local government officials and community organizations, Uber will host a series of upcoming driver education events to inform residents about possible partnerships.

The partnership will focus on the following counties, whose median income falls below New Jersey’s median income: Camden, Cumberland, Salem, Cape May, Atlantic, Ocean, Passaic, Union, Hudson, Essex and Warren.

Currently, Uber has a network of over 13,000 driver partners who live in New Jersey, according to a company release.

“Creating jobs in low income communities through shared economic platforms and strong partnerships like this is critical to providing support to New Jersey families who need it most while strengthening our region’s economy,” U.S. Senator Cory Booker stated. “Fostering the creation of new wage-earning opportunities in some of New Jersey’s most underserved communities opens doors that will help preserve the corps of our neighborhoods and build an economy that works for everyone.”

“Our organization shares a similar commitment to breaking boundaries that level the playing field, providing access to essential services,” NJSC NAACP President Richard Smith said. “Economic opportunity stands as a remedy for reducing crime, empowering individuals and improving communities. We stand in support of this commitment to create thousands of local earning opportunities in the parts of New Jersey that need them most.”

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