Uber adds live video streaming for teen rides, letting parents monitor trips in real time

Uber has rolled out a new live video streaming feature designed for parents and guardians to monitor their teenagers during rides in real time. The feature uses the driver’s selfie camera, which must be positioned to clearly capture the back seat, giving guardians an unobstructed view of their teenagers while on the road.

With this update, guardians can securely access a live video feed for the duration of a trip. Both the teen rider and the driver are always notified when live monitoring is active, supporting transparency for all parties involved. According to Uber, privacy is prioritized: once a trip concludes, no one, neither the parents, driver, nor Uber, has access to the footage, and no recording is stored after the ride ends.

This safety measure arrives as Uber continues to address widespread legal challenges stemming from allegations of sexual assault and misconduct involving the rideshare platform. The introduction of live video monitoring is part of Uber’s ongoing efforts to improve safety for adolescent riders by providing parents with greater visibility during their teens’ trips.