Uber is expanding its teen account safety features with live video streaming, allowing parents to view rides through drivers' selfie cameras in real time.
Uber has rolled out live video streaming for its teen accounts, enabling parents and guardians to monitor their teenagers' ridehail trips as they happen. The feature uses the driver's front-facing camera to provide a live feed that parents can access during the ride.
The update builds on Uber's teen account platform, which launched in 2023 with existing safety tools including PIN verification requirements and real-time GPS tracking. Live video streaming represents the company's latest addition to this suite of parental monitoring capabilities.
According to Uber, the video feeds are automatically deleted once the ride ends. The company did not retain video data beyond trip completion, addressing potential privacy concerns around continuous recording and storage.
Uber confirmed the feature underwent testing before its broader rollout. The company has positioned the livestream capability as an optional tool, meaning parents can choose whether to enable it for their teen's account.
The move reflects ongoing industry focus on teen safety in rideshare services. Uber's teen accounts include additional safeguards such as automatic emergency contact notifications and ride notifications sent to parents when trips begin and end.
The feature's rollout timing and full availability across all regions were not immediately specified by Uber.
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