Cephas applauds Uber partnership with Once Upon A Preemie
Rep. Morgan B. Cephas November 13, 2026 | 10:36 AM
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13 – State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., co-chair of the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus, shared her support for Uber’s partnership with Once Upon a Preemie.
Announced during Prematurity Awareness Month, this partnership will provide free and subsidized transportation assistance to mothers and families with premature infants receiving care in neonatal intensive care units across Philadelphia.
“For families with babies in the NICU, being present and involved in their child’s care is essential, and transportation should never be a barrier to that connection,” Cephas said. “As we work to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, we must address the everyday challenges that impact families’ ability to access care. I am proud to see Uber build on our partnership to expand transportation access for NICU families, and I commend Once Upon A Preemie for its continued commitment to supporting mothers, babies and families throughout their care journey.” Cephas emphasized the importance of collaboration in this partnership to accommodate families in need.
This year, Cephas teamed up with Uber to provide over 1,300 free and subsidized rides for Philadelphians. This included 543 rides for seniors during SEPTA cuts and 745 storm recovery rides for families impacted by the July microburst storms.
Once Upon A Preemie Inc. is a Black-women-led non-profit organization committed to pioneering solutions for neonatal equity to center Black preemie family experiences.
The Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus was formed in 2023 by co-chairs Cephas, and Reps. Gina Curry and La’Tasha Mayes. The caucus is dedicated to addressing maternal health disparities and improving outcomes for Black mothers, babies and families across the Commonwealth. Once Upon A Preemie Inc. is an active stakeholder in the caucus, contributing to its ongoing efforts to advance maternal and neonatal health equity.
