Cephas & Dougherty announce extension of Senior Ride Program with Uber
Program will expand into Northeast Philadelphia
Rep. Morgan B. Cephas March 31, 2026 | 3:39 PM
PHILADELPHIA, March 31 – State Reps. Morgan Cephas and Sean Dougherty, both D-Phila., announced today that Uber has extended its Senior Ride Program for West Philadelphia in partnership with ACHIEVEability and is expanding the program to serve Northeast Philadelphia in partnership with KleinLife.
Cephas initiated a pilot program with Uber for free rides during SEPTA service cuts in the summer of 2025 to ensure that area seniors who rely on public transportation would be able to reach their doctor appointments, do their grocery shopping, pick up medication, or meet other critical needs.
That pilot program was highly successful, facilitating over 1,000 total rides while empowering older adults with confidence and independence by effectively utilizing smartphone technology.
“The data from our work with ACHIEVEability speaks for itself: over 300 of our neighbors gained a new sense of freedom thanks to Uber’s Senior Ride Program,” said Cephas. “By providing nearly a thousand rides just in West Philadelphia, we didn’t just fill a transit gap—we ensured seniors could reach their doctors and other essential services independently, removing transportation as a barrier to essential care and basic needs. I’m proud of the foundation we’ve built in my district and applaud Uber for sustaining this momentum as they serve even more seniors across our city.”
Dougherty said he is excited to facilitate this service for seniors in Northeast Philadelphia communities, where public transit options are slimmer than in other parts of the city.
“Our seniors are the backbone of Northeast Philadelphia, and they deserve transportation that works for them,” said Dougherty. “After seeing the success of this program in other parts of the city, I knew we needed to bring these resources to our neighborhoods. By facilitating this partnership between Uber and KleinLife, we are providing a vital lifeline that ensures no senior is left isolated or forced to skip a medical appointment because they lack the means to get there.”
To ensure the program is accessible to everyone, regardless of their comfort level with technology, KleinLife will offer two distinct ways to ride. Seniors who are comfortable using smartphones can utilize direct vouchers by entering promotional codes within the Uber app, while those without smartphones can rely on KleinLife staff to schedule rides on their behalf, so no one is left behind.