RIDESHARE FOR SENIORS: Is Uber Safe For Grandma?
Today, we're answering your questions about using a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft, if you are a senior. Is it safe? Which features do these companies use to ensure their rider's will stay safe? How do you arrange a ride if you don't have a smartphone? We'll cover these questions and give you some safety tips for using these ride sharing services, but feel free to drop a comment below if you want to know about something we didn't cover in the video! Read our article on ridesharing for seniors at: seniorsafetyadvice.com/is-uber-safe-for-seniors/ Click the Subscribe button [above] to be notified of new Senior Safety Advice videos as they are released. Info and resources on aging in place safely at: seniorsafetyadvice.com Get our latest articles and updates via email at: seniorsafetyadvice.com/email-signup/ How To Use Uber Without A Smartphone: 1) Your senior loved one or someone else can arrange the ride for her by booking online through a desktop computer. Go to m.uber.com or m.lyft.com to access the desktop version of the mobile app for these ridesharing companies. 2) Your can go into your own Uber app a) Open your Uber app b) You should already have your Uber app set up to read the contacts on your phone's contact list. c) To make it a bit easier for me I added that person's address to my Favorites List on the Uber app. d) Tap on the Where to? box e) At the top of your screen you should see an option to choose the ride "For Me" - tap on that so you can choose someone else besides yourself. f) Tap on "choose who's riding" g) You will then choose the person from your list of contacts h) Tap on your address at the top of the screen and either type in the address where you want Uber to pick up that person or scroll down a bit to choose it from your Favorites list i) Tap on the Where To box again to put in the address they are going to. 3) You or your senior loved one can call GoGoGrandparent to arrange a ride from Uber or Lyft. The phone number is 855-464-6872. Uber service for riders with wheelchairs and/or motor scooters are available in the following cities: Chicago Illinois Washington DC New York City New York Philadelphia Pennsylvania Boston Massachusetts Los Angeles California San Francisco California Portland, Oregon Phoenix Arizona Houston Texas Austin Texas Toronto Canada The United Kingdom Bangalore India Paris France Newcastle Australia NOTE: Any affiliate links mentioned in this video or description will allow you to find the items and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!
