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Uber To Allow Users To Request Ride For Someone Else

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Uber wants to make their service accessible to everyone in the family.

The ride-sharing app is now allowing users to request rides for their loved ones.

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The user will select whether the requested ride is for them or for someone else.

The app would then send a text message to the rider with the driver's details and a link to track the route.

Uber hopes this will provide safe and reliable transportation to more people.

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