San Francisco Chronicle features GoGoGrandparent

We’re thrilled to see the story of one of our users, Ursula Moore, on the pages of today’s San Francisco Chronicle in an article entitled, “For seniors, a hotline to Uber with GoGoGrandparent”:

After her family and doctor insisted that she stop driving, Ursula Moore began racking up big bills. Taxis or other paid rides to her job, where she sees psychotherapy clients, to doctors’ appointments and to stores added up. Then a friend told her about GoGoGrandparent, a hotline that allows people who don’t have smartphones to summon an Uber ride.

Now she uses the hotline at least daily, pressing 1 if she wants a pickup at her Palo Alto home, 2 to be picked up at the last place she was dropped or 0 to speak to an operator. Then Moore, who declined to give her age, makes her way down her driveway with her walker to wait for her driver.

Even more meaningful is Ms. Moore’s feedback regarding her GoGoGrandparent experience:

“It’s wonderful service,” she said of both Uber and GoGoGrandparent. “They come when they say they will, usually within just a few minutes. And one of the beauties is that money never changes hands.” They also cost less than other rides, she said.

“I have no wish to push myself to learn anything new and complicated,” Moore said. “I’m very happy with my cell phone” — a basic flip phone. “The drivers have all been delightful people. I always sit in front next to them so we can get acquainted.”

We’re proud to help Ms. Moore and thousands of others like her maintain their lifestyle regardless of driving status. We would be honored to serve your family, as well: signup for free today by visiting our website (www.gogograndparent.com) or calling us toll-free at 1 (855) 464–6872.

GoGoGrandparent helps older adults maintain their independence by accessing on-demand services like Uber & Lyft with a simple phone call (no smartphone required). Rides are available 24/7 in 200+ U.S. cities and usually cost 35% less than a taxi. There’s no charge to register, so get ready for your first ride today on our website or by calling toll-free 1 (855) 464–6872.