San Diego Union-Tribune

San Diego, California & National News

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San Diego, California & National News

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Its name derives from a 1992 merger between the two major daily newspapers at the time, The San Diego Union and the San Diego Evening Tribune.

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When we started doing this GoGoGrandparent thing we knew we'd learn some code, would be forced to get strategic at marketing and advance at the mighty snail's pace towards becoming better team members, but those were not the surprises. What I think has been truly unique to @davlung and my experience is bearing witness to the wisdom of thousands of grandparents: To our customers, two decades feels like a minute, and a minute is how long it takes to "properly raise oneself from the seated position (Ms. Claire, 86 - Minneapolis, MN)." "A dollar is a measure of how quickly you can get something done. But all the good things are done slowly (Mr. Georgie, 94 - Pacific Beach, CA)." "I may not be pretty but I am wise. Speaking of, here is a piece of wisdom. Tell me I'm pretty (Ms. Elsie, 77 - West Palm Beach, FL)." The best part of course is the ways in which we're the same. Their bodies hate them, and they can't multiply 23 * 17 very quickly, but the human part - the emotions - never change. It makes me really appreciate both what I have now, and what I'll never lose. It's pretty cool. If you're interested in helping us reach more octogenarians, talk to your own parents and grandparents. I can't promise to be perfect, but I can promise we'll care about being perfect as if our life depends on it. Because one day it will. But for now we still have a whole lot more to learn.

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10yr ago

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This is going to be so amazing! A few weeks ago, my grandma totaled her car. She's always felt like her car and the ability to go where she wants was the one part of freedom that she still had in her older age. For days after, she would tell me she felt trapped in her apartment and my heart broke for her. I actually did spend awhile googling "Uber for the elderly" and similar queries so that she could get out and actually *do* something. She thankfully picked out her new car last weekend, so I don't think she'll personally need GoGoGrandparent, but the experience showed me how much our grandparents need an easy way to get around when they can't drive themselves.

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10yr ago

This is a good idea for everyone, my phone has died a couple of times and i was so desperate for a charger so i could call an uber. Having a back up plan is worth it!

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10yr ago

Roadtrippers

Great idea! I actually really want to get rid of my smartphone, but the thing I'd really miss is the ability to call a ride. Problem solved!

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10yr ago

Make it in Ukraine

If you have to call a number. Why not just call the taxi company directly?

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10yr ago

San Diego Union-Tribune

Maker

@shadalabad Thanks for the question Shadi! We're automated, and the prices are up to 30% cheaper

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10yr ago

Make it in Ukraine

@justinboogaard Ahhh this is brilliant! Bring it to the UK!

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10yr ago

San Diego Union-Tribune

Maker

@shadalabad We're in Canada, but got our eyes across the pond. We have another person really interested in helping us bring it to Austrailia

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10yr ago

@shadalabad Because Uber rocks and taxis suck.

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10yr ago

This is great! What are you hoping to roll out next after ride sharing?

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10yr ago

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Maker

@lyskovandrei Thanks for the question Andrei! We've already "elder friendly" meal delivery and grocery shopping, but we want to try medical assistants to appointments before committing to the next product.

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10yr ago

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