Uber Introduces Live Video Streaming Feature for Teen Accounts
Uber has launched a new live video streaming feature specifically designed for its teen account users in the United States. The feature uses the driver’s selfie camera to provide parents or guardians with real-time access during rides, aiming to enhance safety monitoring. Parents receive notifications when the stream is available and can choose to view it; both drivers and teens are notified if a parent accesses the video feed. The livestreaming function will roll out nationwide in coming weeks after being tested in nine markets including Atlanta and Cleveland. Uber clarified that only parents or guardians linked to the teen’s account have access, with no option for other passengers to opt-out of appearing on camera. The company stated videos are encrypted but did not confirm if they use end-to-end encryption. Uber introduced its teen accounts in 2023 and has since expanded them globally across more than 50 countries.
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