Uber rolls out feature urging riders to ‘check your ride’
5 years, 11 months ago

Uber rolls out feature urging riders to ‘check your ride’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Uber is releasing a new feature to help riders ensure they’re getting into the right vehicles. The development comes several weeks after a University of South Carolina student was killed after getting into a car she had mistaken for the Uber ride she hailed. Uber said Thursday it would send a push notification to riders reminding them to check the driver and vehicle. Uber is also sending emails to every rider to outline the steps to make sure they’re getting into the right car.

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Uber to let US riders 'favorite' preferred drivers in effort to boost safety and appease employees
5 years, 3 months ago

Uber to let US riders 'favorite' preferred drivers in effort to boost safety and appease employees

Daily Mail  

Uber will soon let riders repeat trips with drivers they know and trust. According to Uber, the feature will be rolled out initially in California, 'early 2020,' marking the first time riders in the US will be able to take advantage of the more selective style of riding. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has made some key changes to Uber and its …

Uber's new tools that let riders check driver identity fraud to roll-out soon
5 years, 8 months ago

Uber's new tools that let riders check driver identity fraud to roll-out soon

Live Mint  

New Delhi: To prevent driver identity fraud, ride-hailing giant Uber on Tuesday said it will send in-app reminders and a push notification so that riders can match the license plate, car make and model, and the driver photo with what is provided in the app before getting into the car. "Our goal is to make checking your ride before you …

Uber's new tool to send in-app reminders to riders for preventing driver identify fraud
5 years, 8 months ago

Uber's new tool to send in-app reminders to riders for preventing driver identify fraud

India TV News  

Uber's new tool to send in-app reminders to riders for preventing driver identify fraud To prevent driver identity fraud, Uber will send in-app reminders and push notification so that riders can match the license plate, car make and model, and driver photo provided in the app before getting into the car. To prevent driver identity fraud, ride-hailing giant Uber on …

Uber's new safety feature turns smartphones into crash detectors
6 years, 6 months ago

Uber's new safety feature turns smartphones into crash detectors

India TV News  

Uber's new safety feature turns smartphones into crash detectors Uber launched the "Safety Toolkit" and in-app emergency button for riders in April and these features are now available across India, Canada, and the US, as well as countries throughout Latin America. Our safety team can also followup by phone to make sure everyone is safe," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said …

Uber's new safety feature turns smartphones into crash detectors
6 years, 6 months ago

Uber's new safety feature turns smartphones into crash detectors

The Quint  

San Francisco, Sep 6 Ride-hailing major Uber has introduced several new features including one that can give passengers the tools that are needed to get help quickly in the event of a possible crash. Our safety team can also followup by phone to make sure everyone is safe," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a statement on Wednesday. Uber launched …

Uber rolls out safety features for drivers, passengers
6 years, 6 months ago

Uber rolls out safety features for drivers, passengers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Uber is aiming to boost driver and passenger safety in an effort to rebuild trust in the brand. “This is just the beginning of the journey for Uber,” CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Wednesday during the company’s unveiling of the new features in New York City. In April, Uber started doing annual criminal background checks on U.S. drivers …

Uber announces the rollout of new redesigned Uber app; Trip integration coming soon
8 years, 4 months ago

Uber announces the rollout of new redesigned Uber app; Trip integration coming soon

Firstpost  

Uber has announced the rollout of a newly redesigned Uber app that will change the app experience for Uber users. The second significant change is the introduction of Shortcuts to the app where shortcuts like ‘Home,’ ‘Work,’ and ‘Gym’ will appear right in front for quicker access to these destinations. Earlier you could set your work and home locations in …

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