Key facts
- Uber is introducing a live video streaming feature for parents to track their children's safety during rides.
- The feature utilizes the driver's selfie camera for video feeds.
- Parents or guardians linked to a teen's account receive notifications and can watch the live stream.
- Both the driver and the teen are notified if the parent chooses to watch the stream.
- Video streams are encrypted and deleted once the ride concludes, with no access for any party.
- The feature is rolling out nationwide in the U.S. in the coming weeks.
Uber announced Tuesday the launch of a new live video streaming feature designed to enhance the safety of teen riders. This feature allows parents or guardians to monitor their children's journeys in real-time.
The system utilizes the driver's selfie camera to capture video during the ride. Once a ride begins, the parent or guardian account associated with the teen receives a notification if the live stream is available. If the parent opts to view the stream, both the driver and the teen passenger are alerted.
Access to the live stream is restricted solely to the parent or guardian accounts linked to the teen's profile. The company stated that individuals traveling with the teen who are not the designated guardian cannot appear on the live feed, and there is no opt-out for them.