Holocaust survivors in Broward County can now ride with a greater sense of independence, thanks to a new on-demand transportation option from Goodman Jewish Family Services.

The Davie-based agency recently partnered with GoGoGrandparent, a nationwide transportation service, to expand its Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program offerings. Through the service, which works like Uber or Lyft but is tailored to seniors and their specific needs, clients can get rides to medical appointments and grocery stores.

“It offers them the dignity to schedule their own transportation and to get to places on their own,” said Rami Spiegel, assistant director of the Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program. “Just because you’re not able to drive doesn’t mean you can’t make your own schedule.”

Each client gets

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