After that, your teen will receive an invite by text and will need to complete a mandatory safety onboarding. Once they’re done, they’ll be ready for their first ride. Watch to learn more Meet some of our partners We’ve teamed up withNational PTA³andSafe Kids worldwide®, which...
Before any ride request is confirmed, Uber sends a request to the parent’s phone, enabling them to check reviews and pick highly-rated drivers. This also ensures that parents are always aware of their kids’ commutes. As an extra layer of security, Uber provides a live feed of the ride...
Of course, the kiddie ride share business is such a genius idea that HopSkipDrive is not the only one to have come up with it—their competitor Zūm recently raised money from Sequoia. This story has been updated.Expand to continue reading ↓ advertisement Sign up for our weekly tech dig...
“People love rideshares,” says ScoopM founder and CEO Diondre Lewis. “They’re easy, faster and more comfortable than public transit, cheaper than owning a car, and a responsible option for a night out when you plan on drinking. But there’s so much room for ...
"Busy parents" is a phrase that comes up often when talking about children's transport challenges and solutions. Child-specific ride-sharing seems to be a logical response to that problem. And Uber isnot the the firstcarservice for kidsin Australia. ...
The company did not specify the exact launch date for the service, but it is timed to kick off this summer as the bustling travel season gets underway. It's seemingly planned so that the ride-sharing giant can capitalize on a time when airlines are bracing for a record number of passenger...
Ride-share companyUber unveiled several changesWednesday, including an update that will allow teens under the age of 18 to travel by themselves for the first time. Teen accounts, announced during the company's annual product showcase, will be available in select cities in the U.S. and Canada...
Juggling babies, toddlers, dogs, and cats can make anyone forgetful – causing preoccupied riders to frequently misplace toys for kids and dogs, strollers, stuffed animals, and baby clothes while exiting their ride. Apart from these more run-of-the-mill items, riders temporarily parted ways ...
To ride an Uber, they have to be accompanied by an adult who requested the ride and plans to take the ride with them. This is why you cannot order an Uber for someone under 18. Worry not, though. There are plenty of “Uber for kids” services that you can rely on to provide trans...
This past March Uber unveiled a new way for people under the age of 18 to hail rides. The idea is that kids over 13 years old can join their parents' Family Profile, and parents are able track their children's location as the kids ride. The program debuted in Seattle, Phoenix, and...