School, soccer practice, a shift at work or a friend's house.Teens have places to go, and parents can't always be there for every ride.
Uber is giving families a new way to check in.The company is adding live video streaming to Uber Teen Accounts, allowing a linked parent or guardian to see their teen inside the vehicle during an active ride.The feed comes from the front-facing camera on the driver's smartphone.Uber says the feature is live now in nine U.S.
markets.Uber plans a nationwide rollout over the coming weeks.If you have a teen who uses Uber, the idea may sound reassuring.
However, a live camera inside the car also raises privacy questions.Who can watch? Does Uber see the stream? What happens to the video after the ride? Uber gave CyberGuy more detail on exactly how the feature works.Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the Protect Your Money replayOur free CyberGuy LIVE class, Protect Your Money From Today's Biggest Threats, has ended, but you can still watch the full replay and download our financial protection checklist.
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No technical experience is needed.Get the free replay and checklist now at CyberGuyLive.comHOUSTON UBER DRIVER CAUGHT IN WILD POLICE CHASE AS OFFICERS SEEN ON DASHCAM VIDEO HITCHING A RIDE IN HIS CARUber is adding live video to Teen Accounts, allowing linked parents or guardians to check on teens during active rides.(Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Uber launched Teen Accounts in 2023 to give teenagers more independence while keeping their rides connected to a parent or guardian.
Now, live video adds another option for families who want more visibility during a trip.If a driver has live video ...