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Lyft Launches Teen Accounts with Enhanced Safety Features

2/9/2026

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Lyft, the ride-hailing company, has launched teen accounts for ages 13 to 17, letting teens request rides.
Parental monitoring remains, and features include PIN verification, real-time tracking, and ride recordings.
The rollout comes more than two years after Uber introduced a similar feature, and Lyft CEO David Risher says the company prioritized safety before entering the market.
The service is available in 200 markets, including New York and Chicago.

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Story summary

Lyft, the ride-hailing company, has launched teen accounts for ages 13 to 17, letting teens request rides.
Parental monitoring remains, and features include PIN verification, real-time tracking, and ride recordings.
The rollout comes more than two years after Uber introduced a similar feature, and Lyft CEO David Risher says the company prioritized safety before entering the market.
The service is available in 200 markets, including New York and Chicago.