Uber Launches New Features for Seniors, One Expert Says the Problem Is Not Age

Uber launches new features for seniors, one expert says the problem is not age

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, says he appreciates the development but such programs still come off as patronizing and an after-thought. A Waterloo region senior also has thoughts on aging and technology, including rideshares.

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