The Benefits of Ride-Sharing for Older Adults
According to the Community Transportation Association, 26 million older adults rely on others for transportation. Between
If you’ve never tried ride-sharing before, here’s how it works. Using an app on your phone, you set a pick-up and drop-off location. In just a matter of minutes, a driver is at your door, ready to travel to your destination. Payment is automatically linked to your phone, so you don’t need to worry about having cash on hand. If you need help setting up the app, reach out to a tech-savvy friend or family member. Odds are they’ve used these services themselves. If you need help getting in and out of the vehicle, Uber even offers a special service called uberASSIST. Drivers in this program have special training and offer door- to-door assistance. Newer companies designed specifically for seniors, like SilverRide and Lift Hero, are expanding into new regions all the time.
a friend or loved one for transportation. Have a medical appointment? Getting there has never been easier. Looking to take a walk somewhere that requires a short drive? You can ride-share there and back. Going out for a bite to eat? With the touch of a button, you’ll soon be on your way. Ride-sharing offers increased independence, security, and efficiency, which far outweighs most other transportation alternatives. You might think of mobile technology as an industry aimed largely at younger generations who live their lives on their phones. Ride-sharing services, however, can offer just as much benefit to you as to those rowdy 20-somethings. If you need a quick, affordable ride, give these apps a shot.
the lack of autonomy and the fear of being a
burden, this dependency often leads to a decreased quality of life. Most seniors
don’t want to call a loved one every time they need a ride, and public transportation is often a hassle
at best. Recently, ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have offered older adults an alternative way to get where they want to go.
Ride-sharing offers a number of benefits to older adults who don’t want to rely on
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