News from Glide
Announcements, launch updates, and stories from the community keeping every ride free.
The wall around New York City — and why Yonkers is where we begin
You'd think giving rides away for free would set you outside the rules. In the five boroughs, it doesn't. Here's the wall Glide won't pretend isn't there — and why our first city is Yonkers.
Why we started Glide
For millions of people, a ride is the thin line between an ordinary life and a shrinking one. We started Glide to erase that line — for good, and for free.
Be one of Glide's first safety operators
Glide runs on two kinds of generosity: the community that funds the rides, and the people who give them. We're building our founding group of safety operators — and we'd love for you to be one.
For the families: peace of mind, from booking to drop-off
When you're the one arranging the ride for a parent or loved one, the worry doesn't stop at pickup. Here's how Glide is built to put your mind at ease — every mile of the way.
Welcome to the Glide newsroom
A home for our announcements, launch updates, and stories from the road — and a standing invitation to follow along.
Why every Glide ride is free — and how the community keeps it that way
No fares, no surge, no tipping. Here's how contributions — visible in real time — keep the wheels turning for the people who need a ride most.
Built for the ride you actually need
Most transportation treats accessibility as an afterthought — a checkbox, a request you re-explain every time. Glide bakes it in. Here's what that looks like from the moment you book.