Uber is piloting accounts for teenagers in India

Uber has started piloting its teenagers-focused Uber for Teens service in India, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. Uber for Teens is live in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Mumbai, Uber confirmed to TechCrunch. The company said it would expand the service in the coming weeks to 35 cities, which include Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune. The service lets parents and guardians set up accounts for their teenagers (between 13 and 17 of age) so they can request trips directly using their own devices. It also includes features like live trip tracking and opt-in audio recording. Guardians can also book rides for teenagers, and they can also set monthly trip limits to restrict the number of trips. Uber requires guardians in India to add a credit or debit card to their account to invite a teenager to their family profile. Once added, guardians and teens can book rides using any payment method, including cash. Teens can also bring riders aged between 13-17 with them, per the details ... Read full article.