Uber tweaks its teen accounts to allow parents to book rides

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Uber to rolling out a few new features for its teenage customers in the first major update since first opening up its platform to teen riders over a year ago.

Last year, Uber launched teen accounts in two dozen cities, in which parents and guardians can create accounts for minors aged 13–17. Since then, the list has grown to over 250 cities in all 50 states. Uber says the latest update is in response to feedback from teen users and their families.

Uber says the latest update is in response to feedback from teen users and their families

Parents and guardians can now hail a ride for their teenager from their own accounts. Previously, rides could only be hailed from the teen customers’ accounts. The ride will feature all the same safety...

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