However, Uber and Lyft are both looking at ridesharing services for ways they can step in to meet seniors’ transportation needs.
While similar to taxis, these services are usually less expensive and are more readily available.
The companies will need to overcome several obstacles to be a reliable solution to the problem. The availability of vehicles that can accommodate wheelchairs is currently lacking. Many elderly people do not have the smartphones needed to use the services or are not comfortable hailing a ride using an app.
Getting seniors transportation is an important health and financial issue for the elderly.