LOS ANGELES: Uber first drove into the senior care space last October when it launched its uberASSIST offering. This brought the company’s signature service — which allows people to call for rides and pay automatically via smartphone — to seniors.
Now, the $18 billion company is expanding those offerings by launching a new pilot program for community-based senior outreach, which will involve senior living communities in select areas.
“We’re starting a new pilot in a number of cities to partner with local governments and organizations to drive better … mobility and access to older people in those communities,” said Uber.
Across the country, Uber will offer free technology tutorials and free rides at select retirement communities and senior centres. The company hopes to further the conversation about the way technology can improve older adults’ day-to-day lives, according to a blog post announcing the new pilot…