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I only have an old flip phone and this phone has no browser, can I still request a lyft or uber ride just by calling a customer service phone number and just tell them my location? I am 70 years old.
I only have an old flip phone and this phone has no browser, can I still req ...
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MARIE A GILBERT MORRIS (wells491)
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70 yr old senior, 4'11'' tall, silver short hair and glasses.
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Yes, it is possible
Yes, you can. You can initiate the ride via your computer's web browser. Take a look at this RideGuru article for more details and instructions:
How to Request Uber or Lyft Without a Smartphone
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This is another very helpful RideGuru article. It outlines various services (including GoGoGrandparent which cheesehead mentioned) that can help you to hail a ride.
Uber for Seniors
There is also a service called GoGoGrandparent which purports to do this for you. I have not tried it but you might want to look into it.