Uber has launched new Teen Accounts, for the independence of teens and calm of parents. Parents can invite their children aged 13-17 to a specialized Uber account, where they can book their own rides.
Best part? Parents have full access to the rides with supervision and safety features, including live tracking and real-time notifications.
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It’s a simple invite and set-up process for the teens and a myriad of features for the peace of mind of parents. As a parent, you receive the driver’s name, vehicle information, and requested drop-off location so you know exactly where your child is going and who is behind the wheel. Before getting into the car, there is also a PIN verification system where the teenager needs to provide the driver with a unique PIN, and drivers will not be able to start the trip until they enter the correct code into their app – to ensure that kids get into the right car with the right driver.
During the ride, there are sensors and GPS data to detect if a ride goes off course, stops unexpectedly, or ends early. In such cases, the Uber app will message the teen and the driver to make sure they’re OK.
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You can also contact the driver at any time during your child’s trip which comes in handy. Only experienced and high-rated drivers will be able to accept teen bookings adding an extra level of protection.
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