{"id":4504,"date":"2023-01-25T20:47:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T20:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/?p=4504"},"modified":"2024-03-20T18:58:37","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T18:58:37","slug":"driving-services-in-the-austin-area-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/texas\/westaustin\/blog\/driving-services-in-the-austin-area-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving Services in Austin for Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you or a loved one is no longer able to drive safely, we understand that this transition can be very difficult and overwhelming. The ability to jump into the driver\u2019s seat and drive to and from can be taken for granted. Losing that ability can make you feel isolated and helpless. Routine outings may now feel like big hurdles.
\n<\/span>Luckily, there are plenty of driving services in Austin that can assist. Below we are diving into all the details of services that can help non-drivers feel relatively independent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ride Hailing Services: Lyft and Uber<\/b><\/h2>\n

How It Works<\/span><\/h3>\n

Anyone with a smartphone can download the <\/span>Lyft<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Uber<\/span><\/a> apps. By creating an account and connecting a payment method, you are able to call a car to and from specific locations. And if a loved one does not have a smartphone or is not comfortable with using the apps, someone else can remotely order a ride for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Is Eligible\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Anyone with access to a smartphone. While the price of the ride will vary each time, the great part of using ride hailing apps is that you do not need to commit to a route schedule since you can call a car whenever needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Austin Parks & Recreation Senior Transportation Program\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Senior Transportation<\/span><\/a> is part of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department\u2019s Senior Programs Division. The goal of the program is to enhance the quality of life and promote independence for persons 60 years or older residing within Austin city limits.<\/span><\/p>\n

How It Works<\/span><\/h3>\n

Services are provided Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Clients can request a ride through an intake form 30 days in advance and will receive a confirmation one business day prior to the request. Drivers provide curb to curb service and assistance when needed and the following options for services:<\/span><\/p>\n