Uber wants more senior drivers on the road in Australia

Even when you're a fully-fledged adult, you sometimes just wish your mum or dad would pick you up from whichever awful party you find yourself at on Saturday night. If a new initiative from Uber goes to plan, you could be in luck.

The rideshare company is partnering with Seniors Card NSW, a New South Wales government scheme that aims to support people over the age of 60 in retirement. Announced Tuesday, the deal will give the scheme's more than 1.4 million Senior Card members A$20 off their first Uber ride, but also aims to get them behind the wheel.