UBER EVENTUALLY MAKES ACCESSIBILITY HAPPENED TO THE DISABLED IN THEIR CABS

USPA NEWS - Getting around should be simple and accessible to everyone. But for people in wheelchairs, this sometimes proves to be a real challenge. We are pleased to launch today uberACCESS, an option within the Uber app dedicated to people with reduced mobility or requiring specific assistance. The uberACCESS option is available today directly from the Uber app at the same price as a uberX race, initially in Paris and the suburbs thanks to 25 adapted vehicles provided by JLI, a company specialized since more than 20 years in the transport of people with reduced mobility. These vehicles have 4 free seats in addition to the space for special equipment, necessary to accommodate people with reduced mobility or requiring specific assistance.

Getting around should be simple and accessible to everyone. But for people in wheelchairs, this sometimes proves to be a real challenge. We are pleased to launch today uberACCESS, an option within the Uber app dedicated to people with reduced mobility or requiring specific assistance. The uberACCESS option is available today directly from the Uber app at the same price as a uberX race, initially in Paris and the suburbs thanks to 25 adapted vehicles provided by JLI, a company specialized since more than 20 years in the transport of people with reduced mobility. These vehicles have 4 free seats in addition to the space for special equipment, necessary to accommodate people with reduced mobility or requiring specific assistance. "UberACCESS in Paris is the combination of Uber technology with the expertise of JLI and the commitment of volunteer drivers to offer a mobility experience adapted and accessible to all. We will continue to develop and improve service based on driver feedback and first passengers and hope to extend the experience to all the cities in which Uber is present in France "adds Roch de Longeaux, Director Market Square , Uber France. THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UBER AND JLI IS ONE WAY OF COMMITMENT TO MOBILITY------------------------- "The partnership between Uber and JLI is one way of affirming our commitment to mobility for all. As a transport professional, JLI is more committed to making life easier for people with disabilities and their families by offering a timely and quality offer. The human dimension of the project is immense, it guided our meeting with Uber and the outcome of this new service "describes Jean-François PECH, Chairman and CEO, JLI.------------------------------------------------------------------ The 25 drivers who will offer this service have been consulted throughout the project and have benefited from a specialized training on the transport of persons with reduced mobility (TPMR) provided by JLI, in order to be aware of the Different types of disabilities."My daughter being in a wheelchair, when Uber told me about this project, I did not hesitate for a second to be part of the adventure. I find it very well that they can offer this option that will allow people like my daughter to move with much more ease "says Mourade, driver for a year and a half.------------------------------------------------------------------------ "As a former paramedic, I was already familiar enough with issues related to the mobility of people who needed specific support. Being able to participate in this type of initiative is very motivating and I feel I can help people who really need it, "says Abdelhamid, a driver for two years and half. As part of this launch, Uber also partnered with Vivre FM, the disability radio, made by and for people with disabilities and their loved ones. The editorial team and their listeners will be able to test the uberACCESS service and share their feedback live. This will allow us to continue to improve this service and the support offered. ABOUT UBER------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Uber is a technology company whose smartphone app connects independent drivers with passengers on the platform in more than one 600 cities in the world. Today available in France in more than 300 municipalities and 10 cities, the Uber application allows more than 2.5 million French users to move reliably, safely and economically. It is accessible 24/7 and has enabled more than 25,000 people to become independent drivers by regularly using the application in France.