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Uber Launches Senior Accessibility Features in Australia Ahead of UK Rollout

The update features a simplified interface – larger text, fewer icons – alongside family oversight tools for remote ride booking and tracking

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Overview

  • Simple mode offers larger text, streamlined interface and quick-access location saving for independent senior riders.
  • Senior accounts let trusted relatives remotely book, pay for and live-track trips while contacting drivers on behalf of older family members.
  • Following pilots in the United States and South America in June 2025, the features are now live in Australia with a UK launch scheduled next month.
  • Uber developed the tools in collaboration with older users and accessibility advocates to address digital-skill barriers among seniors.
  • A YouGov survey found 36 percent of Australian seniors have difficulty arranging transport, driving demand for these accessibility features.