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Coming Together: Why We’re Teaming Up to Improve Our Cities

By Marcy Klevorn, President, Ford Mobility

Whether we’re offering innovative services like GoRide that make it more convenient for people to get to their medical appointments or introducing new transit alternatives like electric scooters from Spin, Ford is expanding the mobility ecosystem. It is all part of our commitment to create smart vehicles for a smart world that will help people move more safely, confidently and freely.

But considering the sheer number of services out there — everything from ride-hailing and public transit to bike-sharing programs and dock-less scooters — building out such an ecosystem and ensuring it’s easy to use isn’t a one-company operation. Building a better future requires an openness to new ideas, experimentation and collaboration. We’re committed to working with others who offer different kinds of expertise so we can truly improve the way people travel through our cities together.

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Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.  The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty.  Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services.  The company does that through three customer-centered business segments:  Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs.  Additionally, Ford provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.  Ford employs about 174,000 people worldwide.  More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.