1. Mobile app?
1.1. existing car apps: category 'Auto and vehicules' on Playstore
1.1.1. Blablacar (France)
1.1.2. Google Maps/waze
1.1.3. Vehicule Smart car check
1.1.4. We connect we go
1.1.5. Hertz etc
1.1.6. Uber
1.1.7. Lyft
1.1.7.1. personality screened
1.1.7.1.1. "Shared rides, bikes, scooters, fancy cars, public transit. There’s lots to do in your city, and we’ve got the rides to help you enjoy it all. Our 9 different options suit your needs and mood"
1.1.7.2. currently available in USA and Canada
1.1.8. GroundLink
1.1.8.1. car service app for the planners
1.1.8.1.1. => Request a car for now or one in 2 weeks
1.1.8.2. premium service: Black Car Service
1.1.8.2.1. Reliable
1.1.8.2.2. Worldwide
1.1.8.2.3. Professional
1.1.8.2.4. Luxury Fleet
2. seniors?
2.1. age: the age at which one is senior is subject to variations: the companies set the limit at 45 years, other 60 years but most often, it is fixed at 50 years. (France Info)
2.2. use car for:
2.2.1. holidays
2.2.2. day-to-day use: groceries, doctor, to see their friends and family
2.2.3. jobs before their retirements
2.2.4. fitness classes.
2.3. want
2.3.1. contact with people
2.3.1.1. simplicity for mobile app and experiences
2.3.2. experience new things
2.3.2.1. meet new people
2.3.2.2. play new games
2.3.2.3. see other landscapes
2.3.3. schedule a ride up to 30 days in advance with Uber
2.3.4. schedule
2.3.4.1. or seven days in advance with Lyft
2.4. don't use Uber and Lyft alone
2.4.1. The New York Times: Older People Need Rides. Why Aren’t They Using Uber and Lyft?
2.4.1.1. Uber and Lyft are scarier because they involve money (Not like Facebook)
2.4.1.2. Older adults, warned continually about scams and identity theft, fear that misusing an app could empty their bank accounts.
2.4.1.3. NEED to build the confidence
2.4.1.4. among adults 50 and older, only about a quarter used ride-hailing services in 2018
2.4.1.5. with personalized instruction, older adults can master the mobile apps and take “networked transportation”
2.4.1.5.1. The Lyft and Uber apps can dispatch wheelchair-accessible vans in several cities
2.4.1.5.2. older people can get “door-through-door” services from 12-year-old SilverRide. Its trained, vetted drivers escort riders out of their homes, help them transfer into and out of the car, and then accompany them to their specific destinations.
2.4.1.5.3. Joseph Coughlin, director of the M.I.T. AgeLab, said of ride-hailing. “There’s been so painfully little innovation in transportation for the aging population that anything we do can only be an improvement.”
2.4.2. There are even third-party services, aimed specifically at helping citizens who aren’t as comfortable with phones and other tech request rides on Uber and Lyft without signing up directly to either service.
2.4.2.1. RideWith24
2.4.2.1.1. RideWith24™ gives you the accessibility of ordering on-demand rides without the use of a smartphone or app. All it takes is a simple phone call to one of our 24/7 concierge representatives.
2.4.2.2. GoGoGrandparent
2.4.2.2.1. GoGo turns on demand transportation companies like Lyft into services that can be accessed and monitored without a smartphone.
2.4.2.3. need MORE SIMPLICITY
2.4.3. partnership between seniors residences and car sharing apps?
2.5. More than half of adults over 65 own smartphones (Pew Research Center)
2.6. "Exploring electric vehicle carsharing as a mobility option for older adults: A case study of a senior adult community in the San Francisco Bay Area." International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. 2016, Vol. 10 Issue 5, p406-417. 12p.
2.6.1. By the year 2030, 57 million people will be over the age of 65 in the United States.
2.6.2. Baby boomers drive approximately 17% more than other age groups and are active well past retirement.
2.6.3. electric vehicle (EV) carsharing (short-term vehicle access) as a future alternative to vehicle ownership for older adults living on fixed incomes in a gated community to provide reduced-cost mobility and eliminate vehicle maintenance hassles.
3. car sharing?
3.1. several car options
3.1.1. standard vehicle
3.1.2. car that will combine your ride with other passengers in the area (impromptu carpool)
3.1.3. vehicles of a larger size
3.1.4. limosine-like services, luxury vehicles and sports cars
3.1.5. vehicles aimed at accommodating customers who may require accessibility considerations.
3.1.5.1. e.g.: Uber Assist,
3.1.5.1.1. an option that will enable a driver trained to aid customers with folding wheelchairs, walkers and collapsible scooters.
3.1.5.2. e.g.: Lyft’s accessibility options
3.1.5.2.1. require customers to toggle on “Access Mode” in their app settings. When enabled, it will allow the app to search for drivers who can accommodate wheelchairs in their vehicle
3.2. why?
3.2.1. less expensive
3.2.2. better for the environment
3.2.2.1. Sumantran, V ; Fine, Charles H ; Gonsalvez, David J. A, "Faster, Smarter, Greener : The Future of the Car and Urban Mobility", the MIT Press
3.2.2.1.1. 7 Innovations to Stay “Always Connected”
3.2.2.2. According to a study, air pollution is linked to a huge number of cardiological, respiratory and neurological disorders.
3.2.3. If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others. —Old African proverb
3.2.4. Less Stressful Than Driving On Your Own
3.2.4.1. In the event that you’re no longer comfortable behind the wheel of a motor vehicle or simply could use your time as a passenger to relax and take a breather during your daily routine
3.2.5. more spaces in cities
3.2.5.1. Car-Sharing – “Car-on-call” for reclaiming street space, In Transport Research Arena 2012, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 2012 48:1454-1463
3.2.5.1.1. All larger cities worldwide suffer under the high number of cars. Innovative solutions are required to reduce the huge consumption of public street space for parking. The smart solution of Car-Sharing (or car clubs as they are called in the UK) reduces the needs to own a car.
3.3. several options to raise the confidence
3.3.1. both Uber and Lyft allow you to share your ETA and trip status with trusted family and friends
3.3.1.1. this feature enables designated members in your contacts to view your real-time location, vehicle info, destination and driver’s name while you’re en route.
3.3.2. rating system in their app
3.3.2.1. which allows you to give feedback on your individual driver and their service after each ride