Introducing Uber's Safety Preferences: A Comprehensive Guide to a Secure Ride

Ensuring safety, particularly during solo nighttime travels, is extremely important for rideshare users. It's concerning that according to Uber, 53% of women have expressed feeling unsafe while walking alone within a mile from their residence. Uber acknowledges this issue and is dedicated to offering solutions that prioritize the safety of all riders.

As of today, Uber riders across the globe can access and create Safety Preferences within the Uber app. This allows riders to effortlessly customize their safety settings for a smoother ride. With Safety Preferences, users can select up to four safety features to automatically activate based on time or location, ensuring a sense of security throughout their ride.

How to Enable Uber Safety Preferences

• Accessing Safety Preferences: Users can navigate to their settings within the Uber app or simply tap the blue safety shield icon while on a trip to access Safety Preferences.

• Customizing Safety Features: Riders have the option to choose from a variety of safety features that best suit their preferences, including:

  • RideCheck: This feature detects any deviations from the trip route, unexpected stops, or early trip endings. It triggers an in-app check-in to ensure the rider's well-being. Riders can opt to receive check-ins more frequently for added reassurance.

  • PIN Verification: Before starting a trip, riders receive a unique four-digit PIN code to confirm their identity, ensuring they are entering the correct vehicle.

  • Audio Recording: Riders can record audio during their trip for added security. These recordings are encrypted and securely stored on the device. Access to the recording is only granted in the event of reporting a safety incident and choosing to share the recording with Uber.

  • Share My Trip: This feature automatically shares the rider's live location and trip details with a trusted friend or family member for added peace of mind.

Safety Preferences are now available in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, with plans for expansion into more countries in the near future. To learn more are Uber's safety preferences click here.