Phoenix on Tuesday became the first market in the U.S. to offer Waymo teen accounts.
Why it matters: Some parents may be hesitant to put their teen in a ride-share driven by a stranger, which can make it difficult to find transportation for teens who don’t drive themselves.
- Waymo noted the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that teen drivers have the highest accident rates, and drivers under age 20 have a fatal crash rate three times higher than older drivers.
What they’re saying: “We know there are many barriers to reliable teen transportation, including busy parents, safety concerns, age, vehicle costs, and more,” Waymo said in a press statement…