As a caregiver, it’s not always possible to personally drive your loved one to every appointment or destination. While services like Uber and Lyft are widely known, there are other companies specializing in transportation for the elderly that you might find beneficial. Below is a list of some of these services:

1. National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
Website: NADTC
The NADTC focuses on increasing the availability and accessibility of transportation options for older adults and people with disabilities. They offer a wealth of resources to help caregivers find the most suitable transportation solutions.

2. Uber Health
Website: Uber Health
Uber Health goes beyond traditional Uber rides by offering healthcare organizations a HIPAA-compliant solution to handle patient logistics. This service includes transportation, as well as delivery of groceries, over-the-counter items, and prescriptions. Importantly, Uber Health is designed to overcome barriers like language and tech proficiency, making it user-friendly for seniors who may not have the Uber app. Communications are available in multiple languages, ensuring broader accessibility.

3. GoGoGrandparent
Website: GoGo
GoGoGrandparent adapts modern services like Uber to make them senior-friendly and consistent. This service is trusted by hundreds of thousands for delaying the need for more intensive care solutions, such as retirement communities or 24/7 caregiving teams.

4. Veyo
Veyo partners with insurance companies and health facilities to provide non-emergency medical transportation covered as an insurance benefit.
Ideal For: Seniors requiring transportation to medical appointments, especially those needing vehicles for wheelchairs or stretchers.
Cost: Free, if covered as a transportation benefit by insurance.
How It Works: Check with your senior’s insurance provider if Veyo is included in their benefits. Health organization partners must arrange the rides.

5. iTNAmerica
Website: iTNAmerica
iTNAmerica offers a national network of senior ride companies providing door-through-door transportation. Availability may be limited, but it’s an excellent service where accessible.
Best For: Seniors needing assistance getting in and out of the car and to their destination.
Cost: Affordable rates, varying by location.
How to Use: Contact local iTNAmerica offices for more information and to schedule rides.

6. HopSkipDrive
Website: HopSkipDrive
A service designed to offer safe and reliable transportation for seniors, ensuring they get to their destinations with ease.

7. Modivcare
Website: Modivcare
Modivcare is at the forefront of connecting people with care. They offer non-emergency medical transportation, remote patient monitoring, meal delivery, and personal and home care services.

8. Common Courtesy
Website: Common Courtesy

Bob and Anne Carr founded Common Courtesy in 2006 after witnessing a near-miss fatal accident in a parking lot involving an elderly driver. The Carrs spent five years providing volunteer transportation to family friends who could no longer drive, they imagined a nonprofit service that could use rideshare technology to offer independence to others without mobility options. 


We’ll keep updating this as new information becomes available.