With an emphasis on improving safety for both drivers and passengers—particularly women—Uber has launched a full safety suite for the Indian market.
Read on to find out all the details about the new features by Uber!
Uber’s New Features For Safety
Women-Centric Driving Option
In order to promote personal safety, female drivers have the option to only accept trips from female passengers. The purpose of this option is to provide female drivers more earning opportunities and longer working hours.
Audio Recording
A secure travel experience is ensured by the ability for drivers and passengers to record talks while they are uncomfortable. In accordance with India’s one-party consent requirements, recordings are encrypted, safely preserved, and only available through official safety reports.
RideCheck
Unusual trip activity, like prolonged stops, is automatically detected by RideCheck, which notifies drivers and passengers. This feature allows for prompt assistance when needed and offers timely safety checks.
Tell About My Trip
Users can track their journey in real time by sharing trip details with trusted contacts. Users are reassured about their safety and transparency is improved by this feature.
Recording Audio Automatically
For safety, trips can be automatically recorded without the driver or rider having to manually enter information. Between drivers and passengers, recordings foster trust and add an element of accountability.
Uber Introduces “Uber One”
Sooraj Nair, Head of Safety Operations at Uber, stated, “We believe that our work on safety never stops. Whether it’s through tech-driven solutions like SOS integration and Women Rider Preference, or through initiatives such as gender sensitization, we remain focused on building a platform that riders and drivers can trust every time.”
Additionally, Uber has introduced “Uber One,” a subscription service that provides priority customer service, ride discounts, and special member discounts.
The cost of an Uber One subscription is ₹149 per month, ₹349 every three months, and ₹1,499 every year.
Uber One is different from the previous Rider Pass in that it has more features and safety improvements.
