[Nfb-seniors] GoGoGrandparent a service to transport you, the Senior

[Robert Leslie Newman]

Recently I heard about this service, but didn't really understand how it was
to work. I found the following write up in "the Blind perspective; a
newsletter I recently subscribed to. 


 


Spencer's Spotlight


By Cheryl Spencer
Cheryl at TheBlindPerspective.com <mailto:cheryl at theblindperspective.com>  

I am going to preface this month's spotlight with a hopefully not too long
story.
A few years ago, I had a couple of kittens to take to the vet. The plan was
to get a cab since I had not made a reservation with paratransit. Well, an
hour before the appointment, I could not get a cab, nothing was available. I
thought, if I had an iPhone, I could call Uber, but, no all I had was an
iPad. Having gone through my list of cab companies, I was forced to call the
Vet and admit I had no way of getting there. I had to cancel the
appointment. 

Now, to the spotlight, had I known this service existed I could have made my
vet appointment without a problem. It's called GoGo Grandparent for Uber.
GoGoGrandparent.com makes getting a ride for seniors and disabled citizens a
bit easier and at a reasonable rate. This company is for those who do not
have, nor do they want the expense of having a smartphone. Independence is
once again possible and affordable. Here is how it works. 

Once the registration process has been completed, you simply call the
designated toll free number to schedule your ride with Uber Technologies.
Even those who do not own a computer can also create an account and use the
service, with Uber Technologies via telephone by calling 855-464-6872. 

You will be asked to provide your name, address, home and cell phone
numbers, date of birth, the name and phone number of a family member as an
emergency contact and the debit card information to be used for future
trips. 

Making a trip is just as easy. Call 855-464-6872 at least 15 minutes prior
to the time you wish to be picked up. 

The menu options on the automated system are:
"Press #1 on your telephone keypad if you wish to be picked up from home."
"Press #2 to be picked up from where you were dropped off."
"Press #0 if you wish to speak to an operator." 

After providing the address of your destination, the name, license number
and type of vehicle for your Uber driver will be given along with an
estimated time of arrival.
You may then select option #3 if you wish to speak to the driver to provide
specific instructions. 

CHARGESBase amount to access the vehicle = 2 dollars and 90 cents.
Mileage rates vary between locales but are approximately 81 cents per mile.
Time rate = 30 cents per minute.
The tip is not calculated in your bill; therefore, if you wish to tip the
driver, cash is the only payment option.
No need to present your credit card; the computer will debit your account. 

Upon arrival at your destination, you will receive a call regarding the trip
charges and the total amount of the transaction. 

For the return trip, call the toll-free number and select option #2 to be
picked up from where you were dropped off. 

For further information, visit: www.GoGoGrandparent.com
<http://www.gogograndparent.com/> 
Or call toll free at : 855-464-6872, 24/7. 

 

Respectfully yours,

Robert Leslie Newman

NFBN Senior Division, President