Lyft opens its ride-hailing app to teens
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Lyft has launched teen accounts in the United States, adding safety measures such as PIN verification, real-time ride tracking and audio recordings. The new option follows Uber’s earlier rollout of teen access to its ride-hailing service, expanding transportation options for younger riders.
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How it was reported
- Engadget·Lyft rolls out teen accounts with enhanced safety protections
Lyft introduces teen accounts with enhanced safety features. These accounts are designed to provide additional protections for teenage users. The new feature aims to improve safety for young riders.
- TechCrunch·Lyft opens its ride-hailing app to teens
Lyft's ride-hailing app is now available to teens. This move follows Uber, which allowed teen users two years ago. Teens can now use Lyft's app for transportation.
- TechMeme·Lyft launches teen accounts in the US more than two years after Uber, with safety features such as PIN verification, real-time tracking, and audio recordings (Samantha Subin/CNBC)
Lyft launches teen accounts in the US with safety features. The features include PIN verification, real-time tracking, and audio recordings. Lyft's launch aims to match competitor Uber.
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