Uber just launched live video streaming for teen rides. Here's how to use it.
Uber is launching a live-stream feature for teen rides, allowing parents to view their child's trip in real-time via the driver's rear-facing camera. The feature is being rolled out as part of an effort to improve safety and provide peace of mind to guardians.
Why it matters
The integration of surveillance technology into ride-sharing services raises significant questions about privacy, safety, and the evolving relationship between tech platforms and users.
Uber plans to roll out its live-stream feature for teen rides "over the coming weeks." : Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Parents can now watch their teens' Uber rides live thanks to a new app feature. Drivers' phones can now provide a live stream of teen rides for parents, the company said. The feature comes as Uber faces questions about rider safety. Uber is now letting parents watch their teens via a live stream of their rides. The option uses the rear-facing camera on Uber drivers ' phones, allowing a guardian to view a live video of the trip, the ride-hailing company said on Tuesday. Uber is debuting the feature as a new school year ramps up. It's "designed to give parents added peace of mind when their teen is on the go," the company said.
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