[From article]
In an effort aimed specifically at improving access to medical care for senior citizens, Lyft has announced the launch of an application that allows users to hail rides for other people.
In a blog post Tuesday, Jan. 12, the ride-sharing company pointed out that senior citizens — especially in a place like New York City, where personal car ownership is low — often have trouble getting to medical appointments. In fact, the company cited research suggesting that more than 3 million people miss medical appointments or delay care each year in the U.S. because of a lack of transportation.
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So, working with the National Medtrans Network, Lyft is launching a third-party application called Concierge. With the app, users can enter a pickup and dropoff location for somebody else and, like the main Lyft app, a driver will receive a notification and come pick the person up.
http://www.govtech.com/fs/Lyft-Looks-to-Open-Services-to-Seniors-Without-Smartphones.html
Lyft Looks to Open Services to Seniors Without Smartphones
The company has launched a third-party application in New York City that allows people to hail rides for others.
BY NEWS STAFF
JANUARY 14, 2016
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