Rideshare service Lyft announced the launch of a teen-safe version of the service in Atlanta, New York and more than 200 other locations in the United States.
Saying that today’s teenagers, particularly Gen Z, have “lost interest in driving,” Lyft announced the launch of Lyft Teen, aimed at providing new, safe and affordable ways for parents to get their kids ages 13 to 17 from Point A to Point B, all at the touch of a button.
“For today’s 13-year-olds, summoning a car is as intuitive as sending a text. Independence doesn’t mean getting a driver’s license. Mobility isn’t the future—it’s how teens already think,” the company said.
According to Lyft, the teen ride service will have several features to ensure minors taking rides are safe.
The rideshare company said once the teen accounts are made, parents or guardians can either choose to request rides for the teens, or allow them to do it on their own, but “either way, you maintain full visibility” to avoid any surprises.
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