Orange County Tests Free Ride Service Program for Seniors

The program utilizes Uber and Lyft to help residents 60 and older get to their destinations.
Orange County Tests Free Ride Service Program for Seniors
The Orange County Government Center in Goshen, N.Y., on Aug. 19, 2025. The Epoch Times
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ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y.—Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced the launch of the GoGoGrandparent program on Sept. 9. The service will provide a limited number of free rides for residents 60 and older.

The program utilizes Uber and Lyft to help seniors get to their destinations. Valid destinations for the program include non-emergency medical appointments, visiting a loved one in a hospital or nursing home, faith-based activities, social events, and voting sites.