San Francisco: Uber’s ride-hailing app is making it easier for its users to set up trips for senior citizens and others who may not know their way around a smartphone but still need help getting around town. The new feature, coming out Tuesday in an app update, is primarily designed for Uber users who want a simple way to arrange rides for parents, grandparents and other loved ones unable to drive themselves. Previously, Uber users ordering on behalf of another passenger had to call the driver to explain the situation. The passenger won’t need the Uber app; they’ll get a text identifying the driver, car make and other information. Uber’s biggest rival, Lyft, doesn’t currently offer consumers the ability to arrange a ride for another passenger from inside its app.

Source: Mint June 27, 2017 13:52 UTC