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Danny’s Ride Reaches 50K Rides Milestone, Transforming Recovery Journeys with Essential Transportation
Reliable access to transportation is a major roadblock on many people’s road to recovery.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (June 4, 2025)—Danny’s Ride, a nonprofit that provides transportation services to those recovering from substance use disorder (SUD), announced it has provided 50,000 rides since the organization’s inception. The milestone highlights the crucial role of transportation services in removing barriers to recovery.
“Reaching our 50,000 ride milestone is a testament to the importance of Danny’s Ride in the recovery community,” said Nancy Knoebel, president and founder of Danny’s Ride. “Every ride we provide offers someone a chance to move forward in their journey, whether it’s attending a treatment session, job interview, or medical appointment.”
Danny’s Ride’s goal is to ensure everyone has access to the support and resources they need to achieve long-term recovery without transportation being a barrier. Using Uber and Lyft, Danny’s Ride has provided rides to over 5,300 individuals to date, driving over 470,000 miles. About half of those rides were to outpatient treatment, and the rest covered medical appointments, job interviews and other elements of a successful recovery.
This marks a significant increase in the use of Danny’s Ride’s services compared to previous years; in 2020-2021, Danny’s Ride provided 100 rides to 31 riders. So far in the current 2024-2025 year, the organization has provided over 21,000 rides for more than 2,500 riders, covering a distance of more than 176,000 miles.
With these numbers, Danny’s Ride continues to expand its reach and support for individuals in recovery, ensuring that transportation is no longer a barrier to critical services.
“Transportation is often a major challenge for people in recovery, and we’re proud to remove that barrier for thousands of individuals,” said Knoebel.
Danny’s Ride serves individuals across Pennsylvania, North Carolina and New Jersey. The nonprofit is committed to continuing its work and expanding its services to help even more people in recovery access essential services.
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About Danny’s Ride
Founded in November 2020, Danny’s Ride addresses the significant barrier of transportation in substance use disorder recovery. This nonprofit is inspired by the compassionate spirit of Danny Teichman, who passed away in 2016. Utilizing the widespread availability of Lyft and Uber, the organization uses the necessary infrastructure and funding to provide essential rides to those in need. With the support of donors, partners, recovery staff, and the community, Danny’s Ride successfully fulfills its mission to ensure everyone who needs a ride to recovery services has access to one. Three states currently utilize Danny’s Rides’ services: Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and New Jersey. Danny’s Ride can work wherever Lyft and Uber are available.To learn more about Danny’s Ride, visit www.dannysride.org.