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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Waymo has launched teen accounts in Nashville, allowing 13‑ to 17‑year‑olds to book fully autonomous rides within a 50‑square‑mile zone when linked to a parent or guardian’s account. The service builds on a successful Phoenix rollout and offers parents trip‑status sharing, dedicated support agents, and automatic receipts. Early users report increased independence and reduced parental burden, while a partnership with local youth organizations found that reliable Waymo commutes cut reported stress from 86% to 43% among summer interns.