Where is this happening? Atlanta metro area has adopted Seniors Go, a ride share program for persons over 55
How does the ride share program for seniors work?
- Rides are booked Uber through Common Courtesy
- Discounted fare of $2 for the first 15 miles and 85 cents per mile after that
- No restrictions on locations
- Limited to two round-trip rides a week.
- Seniors must be members of the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County
- The Senior Council has membership fees are $12 for a single and $15 for a couple — and pay a one-time $10 fee to get started. The council offsets ride-sharing costs, which typically run from $15 to $25 for a minimum fare trip.
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