Shuddle Launches A New Carpooling Feature For Kids, Developed By Mom Engineers

The Uber for kids' latest release aims to take over the age-old burden of family carpool coordination—and ease parents' minds about safety.

When Bay Area "Uber for kids" service Shuddle launched last year, it raised a few eyebrows, given the recurring safety concerns around ride-sharing services for adults. But aside from a tussle with the California Public Utilities Commission around child-care rules, with which Shuddle now complies, there have been few reported issues. The company knows it would have no business without earning parents' trust, and requires its drivers, almost all of whom are women, to undergo thorough background checks and have caregiver experience.

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