Oct 26, 2023, 10:15 PM IST

Travelling this festive season? 5 Key Safety Features of Uber App that Commuters Must Know

Raghwendra Shukla

Share Your Trip

Uber's "Share Your Trip" feature provides peace of mind to your loved ones, allowing them to track your journey, especially if your plans run late. 

This feature enables you to share your trip details, including real-time location and expected arrival time, with family and friends. 

RideCheck

The RideCheck feature helps you tackle traffic, parking problems, and safety issues. Uber's real-time monitoring allows it to promptly initiate contact with both the rider and driver, ensuring that the ride remains on track.

When a ride appears to be stationary for an unusual length of time, deviates from its designated GPS route, or ends prematurely, Ride Check springs into action. 

24/7 Safety Line

With the provision of a 24/7 Safety Line, accessible either via phone at 88006-88666 or directly through the Uber app, you always have a lifeline to reach Uber support agents, no matter the hour. 

What distinguishes this service is its continuous availability throughout your entire journey, extending for an additional 30 minutes even after your ride ends.

SOS Integration

Uber's SOS integration is designed to address these concerns. In case of an emergency, passengers can use this feature to quickly and discreetly connect with local police authorities, ensuring prompt assistance when it's needed most.

This feature is currently live in Hyderabad and is expected to go live in other metros soon. 

Audio Seatbelt

Uber's audio seatbelt feature serves as a gentle reminder, encouraging passengers to fasten their seatbelts, thereby enhancing their safety during the journey. 

The audio reminder played through the driver's phone, serves as an immediate and effective prompt for passengers to buckle up, while the accompanying app notification reinforces the message.