Uber has introduced a safety feature for teenagers in India, allowing real-time ride monitoring by parents. This feature requires linking a payment method and will be tested in multiple cities. It includes ride tracking, audio recordings, a locked destination, and pin verification for added security.
Uber has launched a new safety feature for teenagers aged 13 to 17 in India, mirroring a similar initiative introduced in the United States in 2023. The feature, now available in 50 countries, allows parents and guardians to monitor their teen’s rides in real time. Many users have begun noticing this feature on their Uber app account page.
To use the feature, parents or guardians can invite teenagers by adding their contact information through the app. However, before sending the invitation, the guardian must link a credit or debit card to their Uber account, ensuring secure payment options for the teenagers when they book rides.
The feature enhances safety by allowing guardians to track their teenager’s ride locations in real time and access audio recordings of the interactions between the driver and the teen. Once a destination is chosen, it will remain locked to prevent drivers from altering it, and a pin verification process will add an extra layer of ride security.
In other news, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the India Pavilion at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, which is being held in Barcelona, Spain, from February 3 to February 6. He is engaging with global leaders from the technology sector to discuss advancements in digital mobile technology in India.
Uber’s new safety feature for teenagers in India enhances ride security for users aged 13 to 17. It gives parents a crucial way to monitor their children’s rides in real time while ensuring payment and location tracking are secure and straightforward. The expansion of this service across India highlights Uber’s commitment to prioritizing safety for younger riders.
Original Source: www.indiatvnews.com
