After being exposed to several ads for a new ride-hailing service aimed at teens, we came away uneasy about how it’s portrayed. Perhaps you’ve seen them too and felt the same. While some cheer the innovation, the concept raises real questions worth considering.
Entrusting teens to a ride service brings up legitimate safety and oversight concerns. The novelty shouldn’t overshadow the careful thought such a service demands, given the responsibility involved in transporting young people.