Americans can get $150 for travel and gas Payments

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are eligible for $150 in travel and gas incentives. You need to grab it quickly.

You need to be quick to apply for these payments as the deadline is approaching fast.

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Qualified Chicago residents will receive direct transit and gas cards.

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To apply, you have to be a Chicago citizen, 18 or older and have a valid city plate and proper mailing address.

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Your income must be at or less than 100% of Chicago's average, or $93,200 for a four-person family.

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Starting September, a monthly drawing will issue the cards.

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Monday, August 1st is the last day to submit an application for the upcoming draw.

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Selected winners will be notified via mail.

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In total, Chicago will distribute 50,000 $150 worth of gas cards and 100,000 $50 transit cards.

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You can apply online at any Chicago public library, in-person, or by mail.

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Meanwhile, Mount Vernon, New York, will distribute $500 monthly bills to 200 people via Mayors for a Guaranteed Income.

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Online submissions of the application can be made up until the 5th of August.

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After the period ends, 200 eligible applications will be randomly chosen for the trial.

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Mount Vernon's mayor remarked, "We're dedicated to establishing a dignity economy."

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