Zara, 19 years old, CA

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Zara entered foster care at seven, and today, through a scholars program, she is putting herself through college while working at Taco Bell to support her studies. Living in her own apartment for the first time, she is on track to earn her Bachelor's Degree. Before arriving at her support group, she was navigating life on her own without stable support, which makes her current achievements even more impressive. What stands out most about Zara is how much she is balancing at once and how steadily she manages it all. While she has asked for assistance with getting to campus and her work shifts on time, she is successfully handling everything else by herself.

Zara is a young adult balancing school and work, and her transportation challenges often lead to lost jobs and missed classes due to unreliable transit schedules. An electric scooter provides her with the freedom to bridge those gaps without the burden of insurance or car payments. For Zara, getting to work or class on time is crucial, and the scooter empowers her to take control of her schedule and navigate her busy life more effectively.