LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 7, 2025) — Keeneland College Scholarship Day is coming up on Friday, April 11, and students can catch a free ride to the track with Wildcab Vouchers.
UK Transportation Services, Keeneland and Prevention, Outreach, and Wellness Education Resources (POWER) are collaborating to provide students with a one-time $15 voucher for free or discounted Uber rides.
Students who sign up for Wildcab Vouchers will receive this additional voucher for service between Keeneland and campus for use anytime from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 11. Students can also share the ride, ensuring free or discounted transportation to and from the event.
Any amount over $15, including the driver’s tip, is the student’s responsibility. Additional voucher terms and conditions may apply upon redemption.
Scholarships available
Keeneland, Kentucky Thoroughbred Association (KTA) and Lane’s End Farm will give away $40,000 in college scholarships to full-time college students during the race day. Drawings will be held throughout the afternoon for 10 $2,000 scholarships from Keeneland and KTA and two $10,000 scholarships from Lane’s End. Visit this page to register for the event. Students must be pre-registered to qualify for the scholarships.
How to sign up for Wildcab Vouchers
Complete the Wildcab Vouchers Enrollment Form located here. This information will be transferred to Uber, and students will receive a welcome email with a link to add the voucher to their Uber account wallet for use during program service hours.
All regular vouchers expire at the end of the spring semester, but students can sign up for the program again next fall.
Wildcab Vouchers is managed by UK Transportation Services in partnership with the UK Student Government Association. It provides students with free or discounted Uber rides throughout Fayette County.
POWER, a dedicated unit within UK’s Office for Student Success, is committed to promoting healthy student behaviors with targeted initiatives based on the dimensions of wellness. Together, UK Transportation Services, Keeneland and POWER are collaborating to offer this additional transportation option, ensuring students have a dependable way to attend Keeneland College Day, plus a reliable ride home.
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