Jan. 27, 2026
Teen passengers and robotaxis: A liability problem hiding in plain sight
As parents let teens ride solo in autonomous vehicles, the real legal question isn't rule-breaking--it's whether companies can avoid responsibility when they knowingly allow foreseeable risks.
Byron (B.J.) Abron
Founding Trial Attorney
Abron Law PC
Phone: (310) 853-8886
Email: babron@abronlaw.com
Southwestern Univ SOL; Los Angeles CA
Recent reporting has highlighted a growing practice among Bay Area families: parents allowing teenagers to ride alone in autonomous vehicles, even though California rules and company policies generally require riders to be at least 18 years old or accompanied by an adult. For autonomous ride services, this trend presents more than a public relations dilemma. It raises foundational questions about safe...
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