Driving Safety Forward

Get to know your driver before you step into their car. You can see their rating, how many trips they've completed, how long they’ve been driving, compliments from previous riders, and more.

To make sure that registered drivers are the ones driving, a real-time identification check system has been implemented. Drivers are randomly asked to take in real-time a photo of themselves, and the photo is then compared to the one logged on their Uber account.

Calls and messages made using the Uber app do not reveal personal phone numbers. Your details are automatically protected.

All Uber rides are tracked by GPS from start to finish, so you can follow your ride and see exactly where you’re going.

Let the people you love know where you are. Choose your Trusted Contacts in the app and set reminders to share your trip details with them.

Visit the in-app Safety Centre to learn what we're doing to help keep you safe. Just tap the shield icon the next time you take a trip.

Get help fast. Call local emergency services right from the app, wherever you are.

In case of an emergency reported via the "Help" section within the app, our teams call you back in less than 3 minutes.

Whether you have a quick question or an incident to report, it’s easy to get the help you need. Access 24/7 support directly through the app, whenever you need it.

Your feedback matters. The two-way rating system maintains an enjoyable Uber experience and helps keep riders and drivers safe. A consistently low-rating can lead to suspension or deactivation.

Using sensors and GPS data, RideCheck can help detect if a trip has an unexpected long stop. If so, we'll check on you and offer tools to get help.¹

It ensures you are getting into the right car with the right driver by using a unique PIN. You can choose to opt in to this feature for added peace of mind on every ride (Settings > Verify your rides > Use PIN to verify rides). After opting in, you’ll receive a unique 4-digit PIN whenever you request a ride. Before entering your driver’s vehicle, tell them your PIN; if they are the driver the app matched you with, they’ll be able to start the trip after they enter your PIN into their app.

Create an emergency contact list within the Uber app. In the case of a serious incident, if support is unable to reach you, they will reach out to the Emergency Contact.

Request rides behalf of a guest by entering the person's name and trip details directly in the Uber app. Once the trip is accepted, the app will display the guest's trip details to the driver for greater transparency.

Gain greater control over your data by visiting Uber’s Privacy Center to understand and manage your data, and adjust privacy settings.

To help make roads safer for everyone, Uber automatically locks drivers out of the app when they reach the consecutive driving hours limit. They must then take a substantial break before they can drive again.

The Speed Limit Alerts feature flashes visual reminders to help drivers stay at a safe speed.

In order to drive on the Uber platform, every vehicle must pass an independent annual inspection to verify that it is safe to drive.

Match the license plate number.

Match the car make and model.

Check the driver's photo.

Uber develops new processes and features with the help of leading experts from the fields of safety and security, women’s safety, civil rights, and road safety.

Uber has an investigative team of former law enforcement professionals who offer immediate assistance to public safety officials in active cases.

Our team works with government officials and organizations like the Red Cross to support relief efforts on the ground.