Uber Adding New Safety Features To App To Better Protect Women

The company is  automating safety features that include encrypted audio recordings, pin verification, live location sharing and a fourth feature ride check -- which  detects if a ride ends early, ... Read More

For some years, crime marred rideshare safety. New Uber feature aims to fix issue in Miami

After mounting concern about safety on rideshare apps, Uber is unveiling a new feature to add layers of security for drivers and passengers on the roads. And Miami is among the first cities where ... Read More

Uber rolls out new safety features. Here’s what to know before your next ride

On April 10, the ride-hailing company rolled out a slate of new in-app safety features aimed at making female riders feel safe, no matter where they’re headed or when, according to a news release. Read More

Uber launches new safety features for late night rides

With this new ... the ride-share app said. This setting can be automated for every trip, only after a certain hour, or when leaving a bar or restaurant. The safety feature roll-out comes as ... Read More

Sunnyvale wants to roll out affordable rideshare app for residents

Sunnyvale is planning to roll out a rideshare ... apps. “Our residents have been asking for it,” said Mayor Larry Klein. “These are high school students who are trying to get home from after ... Read More

Chicago rideshare drivers want more safety measures, even as Uber announces changes

CHICAGO (CBS) – New changes are coming to the Uber app in an effort to increase safety, but some say ... City Council to pass a rideshare ordinance to lay out a more straightforward pay structure. Read More

We tried it: Empower, an upstart rideshare app with plans to serve the Twin Cities

After a $5 signup credit, I paid about $20 for a 7.5-mile, 37-minute ride, including a 25% tip. Empower says drivers receive the full fare. One difference I noticed: A button in the app to save ... Read More

For years, crime has marred rideshare safety. New Uber feature aims to fix issue in Miami

After mounting concern about safety on rideshare apps, Uber is unveiling a new feature to add layers of security for drivers and passengers on the roads. And Miami is among the first cities where ... Read More