Lyft rolls out teen accounts with enhanced safety protections

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By Lawrence BonkFeb 9, 2026, 6:00 am95 pts
Lyft has officially introduced teen accounts for ages 13 to 17. This is a rideshare feature in which teenagers can request their own rides, which is similar to Uber's pre-existing platform . Teens request the rides on their own, but parents can keep an eye on things every step of the way. Lyft says that parents…

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