Uber Expands Senior Accounts With More Choice and Customization
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Older adults can now create senior accounts independently, with new features designed to make pickups and rides easier SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Uber today announced an expansion of senior accounts , giving older adults more choice in how they use Uber and new ways to customize their ride experience based on their individual needs. Starting today older adults can create and manage a senior account on their own, without joining a Family profile, by tapping the Senior icon on the Uber Account page. Seniors who prefer support can continue to use an account connected to a Family organizer, who can help book and track rides and manage payment methods. "Older adults have different preferences for how they get around, and we want Uber to reflect that," said Margarita Peker, Director of Family Verticals at Uber. "With these updates, seniors can choose whether to manage their account independently or with support from family, and decide which features are right for them. It's all about giving older adults more choice and control over their experience." All senior account holders can now access features all in one place that are designed to make requesting a ride and meeting their driver simpler, including: These optional features are designed to help give drivers additional context before they arrive, whether that means allowing a rider more time to reach the...
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