Waymo says it is continuing to "refine" its system preventing kids under 18 from riding alone, after adult riders reported new age-verification checks (Aarian Marshall/Wired)
Waymo is continuing to refine its system to prevent children under 18 from riding in its autonomous vehicles without an adult, following reports from adult riders experiencing new age-verification checks. The company has not provided specific details about how the verification process works or how it detects age. These updates come as Waymo seeks to ensure safety and compliance in its driverless ride-hailing service.
- ▪Waymo is refining its system to prevent minors under 18 from riding alone in its autonomous vehicles.
- ▪Adult riders have reported encountering new age-verification checks during rides.
- ▪The company has not disclosed the technical details of how age is verified in the vehicles.
- ▪Ensuring safety and regulatory compliance is a key focus for Waymo's driverless service.
- ▪The age-verification measures are part of ongoing improvements to the rider experience.
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