Uber Lifts Age Restrictions for Unaccompanied Teen Riders

Uber is lifting its age restrictions to allow teenagers aged 13 to 17 to have their own account and take their own rides, as long as it's linked to their guardian's account. The new feature, announced during the company's annual product event, Go/Get, is aimed at solving a problem that is a massive pain point for both guardians and teens. Teen accounts are essentially controlled by their parent or guardian, who can set up the account, track the teens' ride in real-time, and communicate with the driver. Uber is also rolling out several other new services aimed broadly at "family and travel."