Uber has announced a new audio recording feature that would allow drivers and passengers to record audio during trips.
The app has rolled out some safety features for both passengers and drivers. The transportation giant announced a new audio recording feature that would allow users to record audio while traveling.
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The feature can be used by both drivers and passengers. The audio recording feature on Uber is now available in 14 countries, including Brazil.
In an attempt to increase the safety of drivers and passengers, Uber introduced the audio recording feature. The user can enable the audio recording feature by tapping the shield icon in the application's security toolkit and selecting “Record Audio”.
Both passengers and drivers record individual trips. However, drivers can keep the recording feature turned on even while looking for a ride. The passenger will be informed when the driver turns on the recording.
The company said on the blog that the audio file will be end-to-end encrypted and no one including Uber can access the file. The file will be stored on the cell phones of drivers and passengers and no one will have access to it.
However, users can submit a safety report to Uber and attach the audio file to their report. Once the report is submitted, an Uber executive will decrypt and review the audio recording. sent, as well as any other information relevant to determining what happened and the best course of action. action.
