Uber—Uber expanded 'Record My Ride' encrypted trip recording feature to all 50 states
Uber expanded 'Record My Ride' feature to drivers in all 50 states on September 18, 2024, following successful pilot program. Feature allows drivers to use front-facing camera on their smartphone to record video and audio during trips without need to invest in separate dashcam. Every recording is encrypted and stored directly on drivers' devices - nobody including Uber, riders, or other drivers can access recordings unless driver chooses to send it in for review. Feature provides drivers with evidence protection tool in case of disputes or safety incidents while protecting rider privacy through encryption and local-only storage.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Safety for Vulnerable Users | +toward | primary | +1.00 |
| User Privacy | +toward | secondary | +0.50 |
| Worker Rights | +toward | secondary | +0.50 |
| Overall incident score = | +0.393 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (medium ×1) × confidence (0.59)
Evidence (1 signal)
Uber expanded Record My Ride encrypted recording feature to all 50 states
Expanded to drivers in all 50 states after successful pilot, allowing drivers to use front-facing camera on smartphone to record video and audio during trips without need to invest in dashcam. Every recording encrypted and stored directly on drivers' devices. Nobody—not Uber, not riders, not drivers—can access it unless driver chooses to send it in for review. Announced at Only on Uber event September 17-18, 2024.