The Communities for a Lifetime Initiative hosts rideshare education trainings for adults aged 55 and older. Rideshare services, like Lyft or Uber, can be a good option for people who can't or don't want to drive. Many older adults have a smartphone but may not have tried rideshare before. The training is offered in partnership with the
GoDakota Transportation Initiative.
The training covers a wide range of issues:
- Background checks for drivers
- How to schedule rides
- Cost of rides
- How to rate drivers
- How to tip drivers
If you’re interested in receiving rideshare training, but can’t attend an in-person session, see the Rideshare 101 video below.
Upcoming in-person rideshare trainings
If you are interested in attending an in-person training, please contact the YMCA.
- June 12, 2024 from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the Burnsville YMCA Community Room, 13850 Portland Ave. S. Register by June 10. Contact Kathleen Eilers by emailing kathleen.eilers@ymcamn.org or by calling 952-230-9061.
Organize a training
Community groups can schedule a training with Jess Luce, Communities for a Lifetime program manager, at
jess.luce@co.dakota.mn.us. Promotional material will be made available for your training session.
See a sample flyer template.