Uber rolls out enhanced safety features for drivers

Ride-hailing application Uber on Thursday announced new features to enhance the everyday experience of its drivers in the country, focusing on safety and fairness. The major features include, helmet verification for two-wheeler riders, and a new feature that allows women to prioritise safety by filtering for women riders.

Other features include, cash incentives to the first 10,000 drivers who register for social security benefits on the government’s e-Shram portal, audio recording features for safety, quicker reimbursal of earnings and mentorship programmes.

Another key feature is an option for passengers to add a tip to the fare upfront, which, according to Uber officials, will incentivise the driver to pick the rider up faster.

Uber has more than 10 lakh monthly active drivers in the country who depend on the platform for flexible earning opportunities.

Prabhjeet Singh, president, Uber India and South Asia, said, “The updates announced today empower drivers, enhance their safety, and offer greater convenience.”