Lyft rolls out teen accounts with enhanced security protections

Lyft has formally launched teen accounts for ages 13 to 17. It is a rideshare characteristic by which youngsters can request their very own rides, which has similarities to .

Teenagers request the rides on their very own, however dad and mom can control issues each step of the way in which. Lyft says that folks or guardians can see each trip in actual time and handle the account. In addition they get updates at pickup and drop-off and the app permits communication with the motive force when wanted.

It is a rideshare service for teenagers, so there are a number of new security options. The drivers should “meet the best requirements” on the platform. Lyft says they get annual background checks and will need to have “confirmed protected driving information, constructive passenger interactions and expertise behind the wheel.”

The teenagers should enter a PIN to make sure the right rider will get within the automotive, which is one thing Lyft has been . Audio recording of the trip is on by default, for an added layer of security.

Lyft Teen is obtainable proper now, although not all over the place. The corporate has launched the platform in 200 markets, together with New York Metropolis, Chicago, Atlanta and Miami, amongst others. It is coming to extra cities because the yr winds on.