Chicago, IL mayor's "Chicago Moves" program gives away $12.5 million in gas cards and transit passes

Chicago, IL prepaid gas cards and free transit passes

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The Chicago City Council approved the mayor's "Chicago Moves" plan to use $12.5 million in city funds to give away prepaid gas cards and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) passes. The plan calls for the distribution of 50,000 prepaid gas cards that cover $150 worth of gas each and 100,000 passes that will cover $50 worth of CTA rides. Residents in community areas that face higher mobility hardship will receive 75% of the available gas cards.

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Chicago Moves is a first-of-its-kind financial assistance program providing $12.5 million in transportation relief.

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City Council Approves Lightfoot’s $12.5M Plan to Give Away $150 Gas Cards, $50 CTA Passes By 26-23 Vote | Chicago News | WTTW

The program was narrowly approved after several members blasted Lightfoot’s plan as an election-year stunt that would benefit oil companies without offering Chicagoans real relief from the pain at the pump.

Chicago Moves gas card applications open after Mayor Lightfoot's plan gets green light from Chicago City Council - ABC7 Chicago

Chicago Moves gas cards application now open after Chicago City Council approved Mayor Lori Lightfoot's plan to give out free transit and gas cards.

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