Lyft introduces feature to help get teenagers out of the house: ‘The problems of 2026 are social isolation and too much screen time’

Lyft is introducing a feature that lets teenagers to use the rideshare app and addresses obstacles keeping Gen Alpha from getting out into the real world.

The Lyft Teen feature launched on Monday and allows teens 13 to 17 years old to request rides, while letting parents control their teens’ ability to hail a driver through their own app. The rides will require PIN verification, audio recording when given microphone access, Smart Trip Check-In for unusual route changes, as well as a live ride-tracking feature for parents.