Uber ups the ante on rider safety; introduces features to detect trip irregularities, record audio on-trip

In a bid to ensure better safety for its riders Uber is introducing a range of new safety features for riders and drivers, including a feature that detects trip irregularities, and audio recording, which will be rolled out as a pilot in India later this year.

The new features, which were announced on Thursday, underscore Uber’s continued global commitment to make safety one of its biggest priorities.

The safety features

A new feature called RideCheck will enable Uber to flag certain trip irregularities, like long, unexpected stops or midway drops that might, in some rare cases, indicate an increased safety risk, especially for women. If an anomaly is detected, Uber will initiate a RideCheck by reaching out to both the rider and the driver.