Waymo is launching teen accounts for its robotaxi service in Phoenix, permitting teenagers aged 14-17 to ride independently. The service links each account to a parent or guardian while allowing approved teens to ride without adults. This move aims to build trust in driverless technology among families, despite current services barring unaccompanied minors. Safeguards include real-time location sharing with parents and support from specially trained remote operators. Testing has occurred with a select group before this broader rollout, leaving future expansions to other markets uncertain.
Waymo’s launch of teen accounts enables teenagers aged 14-17 to use its robotaxi service independently, linked to their parent or guardian's account, enhancing trust in driverless technology.
The new initiative allows approved teens to ride alone without an adult, with safeguards for parents, including real-time location sharing and the assistance of specially trained remote operators.
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