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Chris Messina
@chrismessina · 🏆 PH Community Member of the Year!
This is a great program that should exist — very smart (and possibly designed to defray ADA lawsuits, but let's not be too cynical): The program is designed to help riders who need additional support during their travel and enough room in the car for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. Uber says drivers who respond to Assist requests have been trained by … See more
Roberto Scaccia
@robertoscaccia · renewable energy. design
This is such a needed service. People with disabilities need to be assisted into vehicles but also require drivers to interact in the proper way from an emotional standpoint (read, respect - consideration - dignity). It is extremely hurtful and irritating to see too often taxi drivers being in a hurry or impatient when dealing with seniors or people that nee… See more
Daniel Schwartz
@daniel_schwartz · Co-Founder & CEO, Dossier
This is great, and much needed (i've heard too many horror stories about Uber + people with disabilities). Now can we please get UberPet so I can take my dog places in NYC?
AJ
@alanaut24 · Engitrepresigner
Thanks for sharing!
Tomas Ruta
@tomasruta · Growth Lead @ Founders Factory
I wonder what Uber's profit margin on this will be - given that the service will cost as much as UberX..