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

Wed Nov 1 16:43:14 UTC 2017

John 

I've not used these people yet. Though I have used LYFT and Uber; and I do
not need a wheelchair. Don't know. How about calling them? (Maybe someone
else here can give you that answer.)

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Sent: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 9:45 AM
To: Robert Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org>
Cc: John J. Boyer <john at godtouches.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-seniors] GoGoGrandparent a service to transport you, the
Senior

Will they provide a van to transport a person in a wheelchair? Thanks.

On Wed, Nov 01, 2017 at 07:07:18AM -0500, Robert Leslie Newman via
NFB-Seniors wrote:
> 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
> 
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