# Sight-Impaired Rideshare Apps This Ride-Hailing App is Designed to Help the Visually Impaired By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridehailing-app References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3048596/this-blind-teenager-is-on-a-mission-to-make-apps-accessible?partner=rss) & [ibtimes](http://www.ibtimes.com/gett-updates-app-blind-passengers-voiceover-talkback-technology-2009309) 'Gett' is an Israeli ride-hailing app that makes it easier for visually impaired users to access rideshare services. The accessible app was partially developed by Adi Kushner, who has begun a mission to make technology more accessible for blind individuals. The app operates according to a similar structure as the popular rideshare app '[Uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accommodating-passangers).' However, Gett differs from Uber in that it is [accessible for blind people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-mobile-technology). In order to make it possible for the visually impaired to use the app, Gett enabled the app to work with [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-2) built-in VoiceOver technology. The app will read information out loud so that users can scroll through the app's different features without needed to see the screen itself. Beyond the ride-hailing app, Kushner hopes that more companies will figure out ways of making their products more accessible for the visually impaired. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Accessible Rideshare Apps:** The trend of developing rideshare apps specifically designed for visually impaired users, offering accessible transportation options. - **Voice-enabled Mobile Applications:** The trend of integrating built-in voice technology into mobile applications to make them accessible and user-friendly for visually impaired individuals. - **Inclusive Technology Solutions:** The trend of developing inclusive technology solutions that cater to the needs of visually impaired individuals, promoting accessibility and inclusivity. ### Where This Applies - **Ride-hailing Industry:** The ride-hailing industry can leverage this trend by developing and optimizing rideshare apps that cater to the visually impaired, tapping into an underserved market segment. - **Mobile Application Development:** The mobile application development industry can seize the opportunity to create voice-enabled mobile apps that enhance accessibility for visually impaired users, improving user experience. - **Assistive Technology Market:** The assistive technology market can capitalize on the demand for inclusive technology solutions by developing innovative products and services that empower visually impaired individuals in their daily lives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenience-Focused Transportation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transportation-apps.md) - [Accessible Home Services Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-services-marketplace.md) - [Woman-Focused E-Hailing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kgosigadi-rides.md) - [Assistive Navigation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navigation-system.md) - [Senior-Friendly Rideshare Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyft-silver.md) - [Assistive Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-shopping-app.md) - [Assistance Dog-Focused Rideshares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accommodating-passangers.md) - [Accessible Fast-Food Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/righthear.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-apps.md)