Although we’ve seen (and used) rideshares like Uber and Lyft as options to move teens around the city, it’s always a grey area for usage by individuals under 18. Parents are starting to solve that problem with youth-focused ride share programs. While only currently serving California, HopSkipDrive in Southern California and Shuddle in Northern California let parents schedule pick-ups and drop-offs for their kids.
HopSkipDrive is slated to come to Chicago as part of their next expansion. We’re curious to see if this is an option that program providers might also utilize as an alternative to get teens to programs, school, and home safely and quickly.
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