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Nashville Teens Can Now Hail Self-Driving Cars
22 Sep
Summary
- Waymo allows teenagers 13 and older to use robotaxis.
- Nashville is the second city to offer Waymo teen accounts.
- Teen accounts must be linked to a parent or guardian.
Waymo has introduced a new service in Nashville, allowing teenagers aged 13 and older to utilize its robotaxi fleet. This marks the second city where Waymo has launched its teen account program, following an initial rollout in Phoenix last year. The company anticipates similar expansions in other mature markets where local regulations permit.
Nashville represents a recent but supported market for Waymo, which began operations there in April 2026 within a 50-square-mile area. The service is now also available on the Lyft app. This expansion strategy aims to reach a younger demographic that typically depends on parents or public transit for travel.
Each teen account requires a connection to a parent or guardian. Once activated, teens can summon autonomous rides and bring up to three guests, also between 13 and 17 years old, anywhere within Waymo's Nashville service zone. This offering presents an alternative for parents concerned about teen driving.
