Uber adds parental monitoring through driver selfie cameras for teen accounts
Uber has expanded its teen account feature to include a new parental monitoring tool that uses drivers' selfie cameras to allow parents to check in on their teenage passengers during rides. This addition builds on existing safety features like PIN verification and live GPS tracking that Uber introduced when it launched teen accounts in 2023. The feature aims to give parents greater visibility and peace of mind when their teens are using Uber's ridehail services.
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Uber is letting parents check in on their teens through drivers’ selfie cameras
Uber has expanded its teen account feature to include a new parental monitoring capability that uses drivers' selfie cameras to allow parents to check in on their teenage passengers during rides. This addition builds on Uber's existing teen safety tools, which already include PIN verification and live GPS tracking. The feature aims to enhance parental oversight and safety for minors using the rideshare service.
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