Parents turn to Uber to shuttle kids, even though it’s not allowed


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  • Thursday, 24 Aug 2017

Emily Lieber, 14, and her brother Liam Lieber, 13, ran into a problem when using Uber. When the driver showed up, he told the Hollywood teens they were too young. So Emily did what any resourceful teen would do. She called another Uber. Harried parents and their equally harried kids are relying on Uber to get where they need to go, from school to ballet or football practice -- even though it's technically against company rules. (Mike Stocker/Sun Sentinel/TNS)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida: Teenager Emily Lieber needed a ride home from the bus stop, so she did what her parents might do: She called Uber. 

When the driver showed up, he told the Hollywood, Florida, teen, then 13, that she was too young to ride. So she called another Uber. And off she went. 

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