We’re honored to have been recognized by AARP both as a winner of the Innovation@50+ Award and as a recommended mobility solution for older adults.
Back in AARP’s Need a Ride? You Have Options guide, GoGoGrandparent was highlighted as a simple, phone-based way to request rides through Uber and Lyft — no smartphone or app required.
AARP explained it best:
“A new kid on the ride-hailing block is the startup GoGoGrandparent, which allows you to connect to Uber or Lyft by just making a phone call — no smartphone app necessary. Cofounder Justin Boogaard was living with his grandmother when she saw him using Uber frequently and wanted to use it herself. When he explained that she couldn’t summon a ride without a smartphone, she suggested he create a company that would allow people without smartphones to use the on-demand car service, too. He did, opening access to Uber and Lyft to his grandmother and millions of other Americans.”
We’re proud to have been recognized by AARP for expanding mobility access for older adults and their families. Nearly a decade later, our mission has grown — and so have the ways we help older adults stay independent.
Then and Now: Expanding the GoGo Experience
When GoGoGrandparent was first featured by AARP, we focused exclusively on rides. Today, our membership-based model connects older adults and caregivers to a full suite of reliable, phone-based services — all managed by live operators 24/7:
- GoGoRides – 24/7 rides through trusted providers like Uber and Lyft.
- GoGoGroceries – Order groceries through Instacart, assisted by our team.
- GoGoGourmet – Get hot meals delivered from local restaurants via DoorDash.
- GoGoPrescription – Get pharmacy pickups and medication deliveries.
- GoGoHomeServices – Help with chores, errands, and home upkeep.
- GoGoCare – Personalized care coordination for members and families.
- Grow with GoGo – Free weekly virtual fitness classes for older adults, including Chair Yoga and Functional Fitness.
Together, these services help older adults live independently longer, while giving families peace of mind through Family Features that provide real-time updates and ride tracking.
Continuing to Innovate for AARP’s 50+ Community
Since our early recognition by AARP, GoGoGrandparent has continued to evolve alongside the needs of the 50+ community. From ride support to groceries, home help, and online fitness classes, we’re still driven by the same mission that started it all — helping older adults stay in their homes longer and live life on their own terms.
If you or a loved one want to simplify daily errands, appointments, or deliveries — register today and discover how GoGo can help.
