Uber Launches Several New Safety Features

One new feature available is 'Audio Recording.' Riders can record audio during their trip and send uber a recording if something goes wrong.

Uber announced new safety features for customers this week.

One new feature available is ‘Audio Recording.’ Riders can record audio during their trip and send uber a recording if something goes wrong. The recordings are encrypted and stored securely. Uber can only access the recordings if the rider reports a safety issue and chooses to share the recording with the company.

Another new feature is ‘Pin Verification’ in which riders can now have the option to receive a code to provide to a driver before the trip can start.

Two other new features are ‘RideCheck’ and ‘Share My Trip.’

RideCheck helps detect if a ride goes off-course, stops unexpectedly or ends early. Share My Trip will allow riders to automatically share their live location and trip details with a friend or family member.

The safety feature roll-out comes as more rideshare users have come forward with assault allegations against their drivers.