Technology
Uber introduces live video streaming for teen accounts
Parents can now watch rides in real time via drivers' front-facing smartphone cameras as the feature begins rolling out across the U.S.
The short version
- Uber added a live video feature allowing parents to view the interior of a vehicle during active rides booked through Uber Teen Accounts.
- The livestream relies on the driver's front-facing phone camera, and both the driver and the teenage passenger are notified whenever a parent begins watching.
- The tool is currently operational in nine U.S. markets and is scheduled to expand nationwide over the coming weeks, depending on driver participation.
Key facts
- Uber introduced a live video streaming feature for Uber Teen Accounts using the driver's front-facing smartphone camera during active trips.[Fox News]
- Both the teen rider and the driver receive push notifications whenever a linked parent or guardian starts viewing the live video stream.[Fox News]
- The feature is active in nine U.S. markets with a nationwide rollout planned over the coming weeks, contingent on whether drivers enable the setting.[Fox News]
- Uber stated that it cannot access the live video in real time and that parents, teens, and drivers lose access to the footage once the ride ends.[Fox News]
- Encrypted recordings are retained on Uber servers for up to 14 days and automatically deleted unless retained for a reported safety investigation.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- The specific nine initial launch markets were not detailed in the reporting.[Fox News]