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Waymo Teen Accounts Offer Peace of Mind for Phoenix Families - CleanTechnica

Waymo Teen Accounts Offer Peace of Mind for Phoenix Families - CleanTechnica
Source: cleantechnica
Author: @cleantechnica
Published: 7/9/2025

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Waymo has launched a new service called Waymo teen accounts in Metro Phoenix, allowing teens aged 14-17 to travel independently using fully autonomous rides linked to a parent or guardian’s account. This program aims to provide teens with safe, reliable transportation while addressing common challenges such as safety risks, parental availability, and vehicle costs. Parents can invite their teens to join, monitor rides in real time, receive ride receipts, and access specially trained Rider Support agents who assist teens during trips and can contact parents if necessary. Early access feedback from Phoenix families highlights the program’s benefits in promoting teen independence and easing parental transportation burdens. For example, Crystal Whitlatch, a parent with epilepsy, values the service for enabling her daughter Mikaylee to travel autonomously, reducing reliance on family members. Another parent, Kseniya Schminke, a single mother, appreciates Waymo as a supportive partner in managing her children’s transportation needs. While currently limited to Metro Phoenix, Waymo plans to expand teen accounts

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