On Mar 13, 2023, at 12:07 PM, Jude DaShiell <jdashiel@...> wrote:




Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com>
"There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty:
soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order."
-Ed Howdershelt (Author, 1940)

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Accessibility Blog - Monday, March 13, 2023 at 11:46 AM


Accessibility Features Of Uber Ridesharing App For Riders With Disabilities


Ridesharing services like Uber have made transportation more accessible and more convenient for people with disabilities. It?s now possible for people with disabilities to go wherever they want to, whenever they want to ? at the touch of a button. In this short guide, let us take a look at the accessibility features available in the Uber ridesharing app.


Compatibility with VoiceOver and TalkBack


One of the most notable features of the Uber ridesharing app is that it?s fully compatible with VoiceOver and TalkBack. You can also use your voice to interact with the app. It makes it possible for people with visual and speech impairments to request a ride, cancel a ride, communicate with the driver, and pay for a ride with just a few taps on the screen.


Requesting a Ride Using a Screen Reader


* Single tap and then double tap the ?Where To? box.
* Enter the destination or choose one from the list of destinations suggested to you. Alternatively, you can simply say where you want to go.
* Your pickup location is automatically determined based on your current location. If you want to change it, you can tap on it and say where you want to go. You can also double tap it and edit the location manually.
* The next step involves choosing your ride. You can swipe through the options using three fingers. To choose a ride, you need to single tap and then double tap on it.
* Single tap and then double tap the ?Confirm Pickup? option to request a ride.
* Once you request a ride, you will receive a message confirming your ride request and your ride?s expected time of arrival.


Communicating with the Driver


If you have a visual impairment, you can talk to the driver in the following manner.

* Single tap and then double tap on the phone icon at the bottom of the screen.
* Single tap and then double tap the ?Free Call? option. Once you do, you will be connected to the driver.

If you have a hearing impairment, you can communicate with the driver by texting them.

It should be noted that the Uber ridesharing app is designed to facilitate verbal as well as non-verbal communication. Even in the absence of audio, the app?s functionality will not be affected in any way.

Using a screen reader, you can also access a wide range of other options on the Uber ridesharing app. These include:

Your trips ? Allows you to check out your ride history, submit feedback about your trip,

Payment ? Allows you to add or update your credit card details or online payment service details.

Settings ? Allows you to edit or update your contact information and add contacts with whom you want to share your location and ride details.


UberWAV for People with Limited Mobility


One of the best features of the Uber ridesharing app is the UberWAV <> , which allows you to choose a vehicle that can accommodate your disability.

WAV stands for wheelchair accessible vehicles. These are vehicles that are fitted with ramps or lifts, have wide doors, as well as a spacious interior that can accommodate foldable as well as non foldable wheelchairs.

Requesting an UberWAV ride is just as easy as requesting a regular ride.

* Open the app and tap the ?Where To? box to enter your destination or choose a destination from the options available.
* Tap the WAV option at the bottom of your screen to request a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
* Tap ?Confirm WAV?.


Option to Share Your Ride Details


If your family members or friends are concerned about your safety every time you go out, you can share your ride details with them, so that they can track your movement and know you are safe.

Once your ride is assigned to you, you can double tap the ?Share Status? option and select the people on your contact list with whom you want to share your ride details. Once you do, your selected contacts will receive a link containing the driver?s name, photo, and information about their vehicle.

Your loved ones can also use the link to track your movement from your pick up location to your destination. The best part is that your loved ones do not have to download the Uber ridesharing app to be able to keep track of you.


Uber Ridesharing App ? On-Demand Transportation Made Accessible


The Uber ridesharing app is designed to accommodate the needs of those with visual, speech, or hearing impairments as well as those with limited mobility. All you need is a smartphone to request a ride and go wherever you want to ? without having to depend on anyone else.





David Goldfield

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On Mar 11, 2023, at 11:41 AM, pmdonahue2@... wrote:

?Hello Jude and everyone,

We have used the Lyft and Uber Apps with Voiceover quite
successfully.

Peter Donahue



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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Jude DaShiell
Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2023 10:02 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Uber-Lyft] ancillary resource

As far as I know the lyft app also works with voiceover.



Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com> "There are four boxes to be used in defense
of liberty:
soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order."
-Ed Howdershelt (Author, 1940)

.

On Sat, 11 Mar 2023, JAKE JOEHL wrote:

Thanks for sending this Jude. I just bookmarked it and will circle back to

it. The paratransit in my neck of the woods is less than desirable, and I
need to get out more. I've taken both Uber and Lyft a few times with sighted
assistance. I haven't checked out the Lyft app, but the Uber app was okay
with VoiceOver last I checked.

Jake

--Please visit me at

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On Mar 11, 2023, at 12:19 AM, Jude DaShiell <jdashiel@...> wrote:

gogograndparent.com is a phone service with an app uber and lyft users
can use to arrange transportation and it does not cover all areas of
the United States. It will get you the least expensive ride from the
two services.



Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com> "There are four boxes to be used in
defense of liberty:
soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order."
-Ed Howdershelt (Author, 1940)

.

Thanks for sending this Jude. I just bookmarked it and will circle back to

Jake

--Please visit me at

On Mar 11, 2023, at 12:19 AM, Jude DaShiell <jdashiel@...> wrote:

gogograndparent.com is a phone service with an app uber and lyft users
can use to arrange transportation and it does not cover all areas of
the United States. It will get you the least expensive ride from the
two services.



Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com> "There are four boxes to be used in
defense of liberty:
soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order."
-Ed Howdershelt (Author, 1940)

.

Thanks for sending this Jude. I just bookmarked it and will circle back to it. The paratransit in my neck of the woods is less than desirable, and I need to get out more. I've taken both Uber and Lyft a few times with sighted assistance. I haven't checked out the Lyft app, but the Uber app was okay with VoiceOver last I checked.
Jake

--Please visit me at <> .

On Mar 11, 2023, at 12:19 AM, Jude DaShiell <jdashiel@...> wrote:

gogograndparent.com is a phone service with an app uber and lyft users can
use to arrange transportation and it does not cover all areas of the
United States. It will get you the least expensive ride from the two
services.



Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com> "There are four boxes to be used in
defense of liberty:
soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order."
-Ed Howdershelt (Author, 1940)

.

On Mar 10, 2023, at 7:57 PM, Jesse Johnson via groups.io <jayjohnson66@...> wrote:

I am Jesse Johnson a new member, but I have not posted yet. I’ve got your message fine

On Mar 10, 2023, at 7:02 PM, Armando Vias <armando@...> wrote:

?Got it.

On Mar 10, 2023, at 8:01 PM, joseph hudson via groups.io <jhud7789@...> wrote:

?Hello Hall, I'd like to take the time to walk them all the new members that I've joined in the past week. There's been a lot of new members. So I thought I would take the time to welcome all of them and hope this message goes through. Turn off the view that aren't really for sure about the list. I would like to let you know, that this list covers both Uber and Lyft options that are available in their respective apps. This is a place where we can discuss the problems and hopefully make fixes and healthy very inexperienced users. And I am the sole owner and I'm happy to treat this place like it's my own family. So if you have a problem, come to me directly. Don't make it an issue on the list.

On Mar 10, 2023, at 8:23 PM, John's Gmail <jharden115@...> wrote:

I never tried to post to the list in fact I never knew there was such a list. Until now I had never received an email from the list.

John Harden

For Quality Perkins Braille Writer Repair

jharden115@...

On Mar 10, 2023, at 8:57 PM, Jesse Johnson via??<jayjohnson66@...> wrote:

I am Jesse Johnson a new member, but I have not posted yet. I’ve got your message fine

On Mar 10, 2023, at 7:02 PM, Armando Vias <armando@...> wrote:

?Got it.

On Mar 10, 2023, at 8:01 PM, joseph hudson via??<jhud7789@...> wrote:

?Hello Hall, I'd like to take the time to walk them all the new members that I've joined in the past week. There's been a lot of new members. So I thought I would take the time to welcome all of them and hope this message goes through. Turn off the view that aren't really for sure about the list. I would like to let you know, that this list covers both Uber and Lyft options that are available in their respective apps. This is a place where we can discuss the problems and hopefully make fixes and healthy very inexperienced users. And I am the sole owner and I'm happy to treat this place like it's my own family. So if you have a problem, come to me directly. Don't make it an issue on the list.

On Mar 10, 2023, at 8:46 PM, pmdonahue2@... wrote:

Hello everyone,

We're Peter and Mary Donahue from San Antonio Texas. You're coming through loud and clear.

Peter Donahue

On Mar 10, 2023, at 8:57 PM, Jesse Johnson via <jayjohnson66@...> wrote:

I am Jesse Johnson a new member, but I have not posted yet. I’ve got your message fine

On Mar 10, 2023, at 7:02 PM, Armando Vias <armando@...> wrote:

?Got it.

On Mar 10, 2023, at 8:01 PM, joseph hudson via <jhud7789@...> wrote:

?Hello Hall, I'd like to take the time to walk them all the new members that I've joined in the past week. There's been a lot of new members. So I thought I would take the time to welcome all of them and hope this message goes through. Turn off the view that aren't really for sure about the list. I would like to let you know, that this list covers both Uber and Lyft options that are available in their respective apps. This is a place where we can discuss the problems and hopefully make fixes and healthy very inexperienced users. And I am the sole owner and I'm happy to treat this place like it's my own family. So if you have a problem, come to me directly. Don't make it an issue on the list.

On Mar 10, 2023, at 7:02 PM, Armando Vias <armando@...> wrote:

?Got it.

On Mar 10, 2023, at 8:01 PM, joseph hudson via groups.io <jhud7789@...> wrote:

?Hello Hall, I'd like to take the time to walk them all the new members that I've joined in the past week. There's been a lot of new members. So I thought I would take the time to welcome all of them and hope this message goes through. Turn off the view that aren't really for sure about the list. I would like to let you know, that this list covers both Uber and Lyft options that are available in their respective apps. This is a place where we can discuss the problems and hopefully make fixes and healthy very inexperienced users. And I am the sole owner and I'm happy to treat this place like it's my own family. So if you have a problem, come to me directly. Don't make it an issue on the list.

On Mar 10, 2023, at 7:02 PM, Armando Vias <armando@...> wrote:

Got it.

On Mar 10, 2023, at 8:01 PM, joseph hudson via groups.io <jhud7789@...> wrote:

?Hello Hall, I'd like to take the time to walk them all the new members that I've joined in the past week. There's been a lot of new members. So I thought I would take the time to welcome all of them and hope this message goes through. Turn off the view that aren't really for sure about the list. I would like to let you know, that this list covers both Uber and Lyft options that are available in their respective apps. This is a place where we can discuss the problems and hopefully make fixes and healthy very inexperienced users. And I am the sole owner and I'm happy to treat this place like it's my own family. So if you have a problem, come to me directly. Don't make it an issue on the list.

On Mar 10, 2023, at 8:01 PM, joseph hudson via groups.io <jhud7789@...> wrote:

?Hello Hall, I'd like to take the time to walk them all the new members that I've joined in the past week. There's been a lot of new members. So I thought I would take the time to welcome all of them and hope this message goes through. Turn off the view that aren't really for sure about the list. I would like to let you know, that this list covers both Uber and Lyft options that are available in their respective apps. This is a place where we can discuss the problems and hopefully make fixes and healthy very inexperienced users. And I am the sole owner and I'm happy to treat this place like it's my own family. So if you have a problem, come to me directly. Don't make it an issue on the list.

On Oct 3, 2020, at 7:32 PM, John's Gmail <jharden115@...> wrote:

Yes, I had the pass for a while and it did save a little money on Uber eats. It might have saved a little money on Uber rides also but I didn't think I used it often enough to warrant the expense.

John Harden
For professional Perkins Braille Writer repair.
jharden115@...

On Oct 3, 2020, at 4:26 PM, Brennen Kinch <brennenkinch@...> wrote:

Yeah I think I had the Uber pass at one point and unless they’ve lower their prices it was like 15 bucks a month or some thing and you didn’t get free rides I think you would only get like a free ride every once in a while or some thing or like if you build up enough points you would but it didn’t really offer that many perks in my opinion

On Oct 3, 2020, at 4:19 PM, joseph hudson <jhud7789@...> wrote:

?
Has anybody tried this yet?

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On Oct 3, 2020, at 4:26 PM, Brennen Kinch <brennenkinch@...> wrote:

Yeah I think I had the Uber pass at one point and unless they’ve lower their prices it was like 15 bucks a month or some thing and you didn’t get free rides I think you would only get like a free ride every once in a while or some thing or like if you build up enough points you would but it didn’t really offer that many perks in my opinion

On Oct 3, 2020, at 4:19 PM, joseph hudson <jhud7789@...> wrote:

?

Has anybody tried this yet?

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Uber" <noreply@...>

Subject: Go and get whatever you need with Uber Pass

Date: October 3, 2020 at 3:03:06 PM CDT

To: <jhud7789@...>

Helping keep each other safe We’ve worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to share tips on how you can help maintain the health and safety of your community. This is a promotional email from Uber Technologies? 1455 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94103?