Uber has unveiled new features to enhance mobility for seniors, addressing the barriers they face when driving is no longer an option. The introduction of senior accounts allows family members to manage, track, and pay for rides, while the 'simple mode' offers a user-friendly app version designed for seniors. These features include larger text, fewer buttons, and straightforward instructions to facilitate easy navigation. Currently available in the U.S. and select international markets, this initiative aims to support older adults in maintaining their independence and well-being through accessible transportation.
For millions of older adults, a ride to the grocery store or a friend's house isn't just about convenience-it's about staying connected, independent, and well. When driving is no longer an option, transportation can become a barrier to everyday life, and even a risk factor for declining health.
Uber's new simple mode is for seniors who aren't connected to a relative's family profile. It increases the app's text size, streamlines its interface and adds clear in-app instructions.
The ridesharing company is introducing senior accounts, which allow family members to help set up, track and pay for rides, and 'simple mode,' a senior-friendly version of the app.
To set up a senior account, existing Uber users can add a senior adult to their family profile in the app. The head of the family profile can book rides for a senior rider.
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