Driving Elderly and Handicapped Riders

When Uber drivers accept a rider request we do not always know what to expect upon pick-up arrival. A single rider may in fact be a group of 2-3 riders, the rider may be elderly or handicapped. Yes, we drive to earn an income, nonetheless, we need to be ready to provide extra help to those in need. An elderly person or couple may need special help getting into and out of our vehicles. Handicapped persons may likely need our physical help getting to and from our cars. And some handicapped riders may have wheel chairs which need to be folded or partially disassembled to fit into the trunk. An extra measure of compassion and patience is surely needed. These situations may not be the fastest way to boost your weekly income however we need to remember that one day this could be any of us. Other drivers, please send your suggestions to Uber Driver Best Practices.