Taking your driver’s test can be stressful for both teens and parents, but for those who fail, a new program could help relieve some of that stress.

Fewer Teens Are Getting Driver’s Licenses

Teens are driving less today than they were 30 years ago. In 1983, 46% of 16-year-olds had a driver’s license. Fast forward to 2021, and only 25% of 16-year-olds are driving. The numbers continue to decline.

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Factors Behind the Decline in Teen Drivers

The cost of insurance, gas, repairs, and other expenses associated with driving, along with the rise of public transportation and ride-sharing services, are all factors in this sharp decline.

Uber Offers a Solution for Teens and Parents

One of those ride-sharing businesses, Uber, is stepping in to help both teens and parents. Uber is running a promotion, offering teens who fail their driver’s test a month of free rides.

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What Is Uber Teens?

If you weren’t aware, Uber has a program called Uber Teens. This program allows parents to maintain control over rides and deliveries for their teen children.

Promotion Details

The promotion includes six rides with a maximum of $20 per ride. Both teens and parents can sign up for the promotion here. It will run until March 31, 2025, or until a predetermined number of redemptions have been claimed.

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According to the fine print, this promotion is for new users only and is "valid only for Teen users who have never taken a ride or ordered with Uber and/or have an existing Uber Teen account."

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