Waymo Launches Program Allowing Valley Teens to Ride without Parent or Guardian
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, JUL 8 – Waymo offers parental monitoring and 24/7 support for teens aged 14 to 17 using robotaxis, aiming to reduce traffic accident risks among young riders, the company said.
- Waymo launched a teen account program on Tuesday in metro Phoenix allowing 14- to 17-year-olds to hail and ride robotaxis independently.
- The program responds to teen drivers' higher crash risk by linking teen profiles to parent accounts with safety features including trained Rider Support agents.
- Waymo’s support agents assist teens during rides and can contact parents if needed while parents can track trips and receive all ride receipts.
- Waymo operates over 1,500 vehicles completing 250,000 weekly paid trips, and plans to expand teen accounts beyond Phoenix, excluding California due to current regulations.
- This launch could offer families greater peace of mind and expand Waymo’s user base by addressing safety concerns and reducing human driving errors for teens.
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Waymo begins offering teen accounts, starting in metro Phoenix
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo is launching a new account type that lets teenagers hail a robotaxi and ride alone, expanding its rider base while continuing to test its service in more U.S. cities.
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Waymo launches program allowing Valley teens to ride without parent or guardian
Beginning Tuesday, the self-driving vehicle company is offering rides for Phoenix families with teenagers through the Waymo Teen Account program.
·Phoenix, United States
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