Popular ridesharing service Uber is launching features geared to seniors. Other companies like Lyft also have these options. Cosmin Munteanu, a professor at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging,

Uber Eats has added Wegmans, Gopuff and Family Dollar as retailers accepting EBT payments and and added a SNAP icon in its app.

To increase peace of mind, relatives booking a trip for an older family member will be able to live-track their trip and will have the opportunity to contact the driver or Uber’s safety reporting line. When making a booking, loved ones will also be able to access the driver’s name and vehicle information.

Australians will be among the first in the world to test features designed to make ride-share services easier for seniors to access.

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Uber has reportedly pulled the plug on its shuttle services in two cities due to low ridership and operational costs.

Uber is set to enhance user experience in India with new features including a 'Price Lock' option, pet-friendly services, and a mode for senior citizens.

Mumbai commuters will soon be able to book Metro tickets directly through the Uber app. The feature is part of Uber’s integration with the government-backed Ope