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.