Expanding Seniors’ Mobility through Phone Apps: Potential Responses from the Private and Public Sectors

Seniors (over 64 years) are a growing demographic. Some seniors risk social exclusion given the lack of transportation options. Using qualitative methods, the author investigates how transportation network company (TNC) services such as Lyft and Uber present an alternative for seniors’ mobility in comparison to taxis. The author uses technology acceptance models as a lens and explores the challenges that TNC services present for seniors. This analysis suggests that emerging transportation services—including self-driving cars—may present a boon for seniors if stakeholders from the private and public sectors can increase the ease of use of these new forms of mobility.

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  • Accession Number: 01846075
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: May 23 2022 11:02AM