Lyft opens its ride-hailing app to teens
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Lyft launched teen accounts allowing minors as young as 13 to book rides independently in 200 U.S. cities, catching up with competitor Uber's similar service. Parents must create the accounts and can track rides in real-time, while drivers undergo additional background checks and yearly screenings. The rollout represents CEO David Risher's broader expansion strategy, following Lyft's recent European entry through acquiring Germany's Freenow app for $197 million.
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