Uber offers parents a break from driving teenagers to their various activities.
Teens who have recently failed their driving test can sign up to get a free month of Uber rides through their Uber Teen Accounts, the company announced Thursday, Jan. 9.
Taking the driving test is an exciting time in the life of every young person. It often represents the freedom they will get to come and go when they want to see friends and travel to social events. However, there can be a lot of pressure with this test.
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Uber aims to take the pressure off students who have recently taken the test and failed, as well as their parents who have busy schedules.
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Free rides can be unlocked by downloading the service’s car scheduling app or visiting their website. Teenagers will be invited to complete a questionnaire via the app asking about their recent driving test. They will need to provide information about the areas that were missed on the test and the reasons.
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Teen accounts are authorized for persons aged 13 to 17 with the consent of a legal guardian. When parents add a teen’s account to their family profile, they receive alerts whenever their child requests a ride and can simultaneously track their ride from pickup to return.
Uber provides safety education to teens new to the app so they know the safety features available to them while using the app.
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During the November election, both Uber and Lyft offered discounted rides to voters traveling to the polls. Uber said in a press release before Nov. 5 that access to transportation “should not be a barrier for any voting citizen.”
Drivers looking to take advantage of Uber’s Election Day discount during the 2024 election could find a “Go Vote” button on the app’s home screen. They were asked to enter their home address which allowed the app to locate their nearest polling station. Voters could then request transportation to that location, and it was added as a destination.
Uber’s Election Day offer began at 4 a.m. and ended at 11:59 p.m., the user’s local time. Additionally, on Election Day, Uber placed a special logo wrapped in an American flag on all UberX icons to remind citizens to vote and offered 25% off UberEats orders on election night.
*A month of free rides. 6 rides, $20 max per ride. Terms and conditions apply. Expires earlier than 31.3.2025. or until all offers are used.
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