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Telegraph
a day ago
- Automotive
- Telegraph
Uber launches ‘senior accounts' to track elderly parents' trips
Uber is releasing a feature for relatives to remotely book and track trips for their elderly parents or grandparents in the UK. The 'senior accounts' offer access to a streamlined version of the app featuring larger text, buttons that are easier to tap, simplified screens and fewer steps to making a booking. Through Uber's existing 'family profiles' feature, trusted family members or caregivers can invite an older adult to set up an account. They can then remotely book or manage rides for the elderly user. They will then be able to offer support from afar by live-tracking their trip or contacting the driver or Uber's safety reporting line. Relatives will also be able to access the driver's name and vehicle information when a booking is made. Users can save favourite places for booking shortcuts, or use flexible payment options – and they also have the option to book trips independently without linking to a relative. Senior accounts were piloted in the US and Latin America last month and will now will be rolled out in the UK. Uber said it worked with older users and accessibility advocates to develop the feature, which was designed to address concerns that many elderly people feel excluded from technology or do not have the skills to be digitally-savvy. 'Safety and peace of mind' It also follows the launch of 'teen accounts' last year where parents and carers can also supervise bookings and teenagers are matched to more experienced drivers. Andrew Brem, Uber UK's general manager, said the tools 'prioritise simplicity, safety and peace of mind' for older people and their families. 'These features are all about helping older adults stay independent and connected, while giving loved ones the confidence that Uber is there to help,' he said. It comes after Uber announced trials to test self-driving taxis on London's roads for the first time. It confirmed last month it had signed a deal with Wayve, an autonomous driving and artificial intelligence start-up founded in Cambridge, to pilot its technology on UK roads from next spring.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
New Uber feature allows families to remotely book rides for elderly relatives
Uber is launching a new feature in the UK that will allow families to remotely book and track trips for their elderly relatives. These 'senior accounts' are specifically designed to make it easier for older people to use the ride-hailing app to get around. The streamlined version of the app will feature larger text, buttons that are easier to tap, simplified screens and fewer steps to secure a booking, to empower older users to navigate the service with greater ease. Through Uber's existing 'family profiles' feature, trusted family members or caregivers can invite an older adult to set up an account. This will allow them to remotely book or manage rides for the older user and offer support from afar. Capabilities include live-tracking of trips and the ability to contact the driver or Uber's safety reporting line. Loved ones will also be able to access the driver's name and vehicle information when a booking is made. Users can save favourite places for booking shortcuts, or use flexible payment options, and they also have the option to book trips independently without linking to a relative. Senior accounts were piloted in the US and Latin America last month and will now be rolled out in the UK. Uber said it worked with older users and accessibility advocates to develop the feature, which was designed to address concerns that many elderly people feel excluded from technology or do not have the skills to be digitally savvy. It also follows the launch of 'teen accounts' last year, where parents and carers can also supervise bookings and teenagers are matched to more experienced drivers. Uber UK's general manager Andrew Brem said the tools 'prioritise simplicity, safety and peace of mind' for older people and their families. 'These features are all about helping older adults stay independent and connected, while giving loved ones the confidence that Uber is there to help,' he said.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Uber rolls out ‘senior accounts' in UK to help elderly people travel
Uber is launching a feature for relatives to remotely book and track trips for their elderly parents or grandparents in the UK. New 'senior accounts' are designed to make it easier for order people to use the ride-hailing app to get around. It gives people access to a streamlined version of the app featuring larger text, buttons that are easier to tap, simplified screens and fewer steps to making a booking. Through Uber's existing 'family profiles' feature, trusted family members or caregivers can invite an older adult to set up an account. They can then remotely book or manage rides for the older user. It means they can offer support from afar including live-tracking their trip and the ability to contact the driver or Uber's safety reporting line. Loved ones will also be able to access the driver's name and vehicle information when a booking is made. Users can save favourite places for booking shortcuts, or use flexible payment options – and they also have the option to book trips independently without linking to a relative. Senior accounts were piloted in the US and Latin America last month and will now will be rolled out in the UK. Uber said it worked with older users and accessibility advocates to develop the feature, which was designed to address concerns that many elderly people feel excluded from technology or do not have the skills to be digitally-savvy. It also follows the launch of 'teen accounts' last year where parents and carers can also supervise bookings and teenagers are matched to more experienced drivers. Uber UK's general manager Andrew Brem said the tools 'prioritise simplicity, safety and peace of mind' for older people and their families. 'These features are all about helping older adults stay independent and connected, while giving loved ones the confidence that Uber is there to help,' he said. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Uber rolls out ‘senior accounts' in UK to help elderly people travel
Uber is launching a feature for relatives to remotely book and track trips for their elderly parents or grandparents in the UK. New 'senior accounts' are designed to make it easier for order people to use the ride-hailing app to get around. It gives people access to a streamlined version of the app featuring larger text, buttons that are easier to tap, simplified screens and fewer steps to making a booking. Through Uber's existing 'family profiles' feature, trusted family members or caregivers can invite an older adult to set up an account. They can then remotely book or manage rides for the older user. It means they can offer support from afar including live-tracking their trip and the ability to contact the driver or Uber's safety reporting line. Loved ones will also be able to access the driver's name and vehicle information when a booking is made. Users can save favourite places for booking shortcuts, or use flexible payment options – and they also have the option to book trips independently without linking to a relative. Senior accounts were piloted in the US and Latin America last month and will now will be rolled out in the UK. Uber said it worked with older users and accessibility advocates to develop the feature, which was designed to address concerns that many elderly people feel excluded from technology or do not have the skills to be digitally-savvy. It also follows the launch of 'teen accounts' last year where parents and carers can also supervise bookings and teenagers are matched to more experienced drivers. Uber UK's general manager Andrew Brem said the tools 'prioritise simplicity, safety and peace of mind' for older people and their families. 'These features are all about helping older adults stay independent and connected, while giving loved ones the confidence that Uber is there to help,' he said.
The Independent
a day ago
- Business
- The Independent
Uber rolls out ‘senior accounts' in UK to help elderly people travel
Uber is launching a feature for relatives to remotely book and track trips for their elderly parents or grandparents in the UK. New 'senior accounts' are designed to make it easier for order people to use the ride-hailing app to get around. It gives people access to a streamlined version of the app featuring larger text, buttons that are easier to tap, simplified screens and fewer steps to making a booking. Through Uber's existing 'family profiles' feature, trusted family members or caregivers can invite an older adult to set up an account. They can then remotely book or manage rides for the older user. It means they can offer support from afar including live-tracking their trip and the ability to contact the driver or Uber's safety reporting line. Loved ones will also be able to access the driver's name and vehicle information when a booking is made. Users can save favourite places for booking shortcuts, or use flexible payment options – and they also have the option to book trips independently without linking to a relative. Senior accounts were piloted in the US and Latin America last month and will now will be rolled out in the UK. Uber said it worked with older users and accessibility advocates to develop the feature, which was designed to address concerns that many elderly people feel excluded from technology or do not have the skills to be digitally-savvy. It also follows the launch of 'teen accounts' last year where parents and carers can also supervise bookings and teenagers are matched to more experienced drivers. Uber UK's general manager Andrew Brem said the tools 'prioritise simplicity, safety and peace of mind' for older people and their families. 'These features are all about helping older adults stay independent and connected, while giving loved ones the confidence that Uber is there to help,' he said.
