New Delhi, April 02: Ride-hailing giant Uber on Wednesday introduced ‘Uber for Teens,’ a new feature designed to provide safe and supervised travel for teenagers aged 13 to 17 years.
The service enables parents to create a Teens account, allowing them to track trips in real time, request rides, and receive detailed ride summaries.
“We recognise the unique transportation challenges faced by teenagers and their families in India. With Uber for Teens, we are committed to addressing these challenges by providing a service that parents can trust, and that teens will find easy and cool to use,” said Prabhjeet Singh, president of Uber India and South Asia.
A consumer survey conducted by Uber highlighted a strong demand for such a service. The findings showed that 92% of parents had encountered situations where their teenagers lacked reliable transportation, while 72% cited safety as their primary concern when arranging travel for their children.
The feature has been rolled out across 37 cities, including Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai. It includes GPS tracking, real-time monitoring, and an in-app emergency button to ensure parental oversight.
The survey also found that 63% of parents frequently used their own vehicles to transport their teenagers to extracurricular activities, while 61% did the same for after-school coaching classes. It further revealed that 93% of parents would consider using a dedicated ride-sharing service for teens, with 64% stating they would use it regularly.
Guardians can request rides on behalf of their teens, which will be reflected on the teen’s account. To book an Uber for Teens ride, parents or guardians with a verified Uber account can invite their teen to join the app. The teen then sets up their own account, linking their parent as an approved supervisor, after which they can request rides, with parents receiving notifications and real-time trip updates.
