Driving safety forwards
Your safety is our top priority. We never stop working to reduce incidents and set new standards, so you can stay connected and protected every time you ride with us. Because safety never stops.
Designing a safer ride
Safety features are designed into the app, so you can tell your loved ones where you are, and so there’s help if something unexpected happens.*
Stay connected and protected when you ride.
Safety Toolkit
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.
Emergency assistance
Get help fast. Call local emergency services right from the app, wherever you are.
RideCheck
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.
24/7 Customer Support
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.
Share My Trip
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.
GPS tracking
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.
GPS tracking
All Uber rides are tracked by GPS from start to finish, so you can follow your ride and see exactly where you’re going.
Anonymous communications
You can call or text the driver through the app from their device with phone number anonymization technology to communicate essential trip details without sharing personal information.
Driver Profile
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.
On Trip Reporting
If you feel unsafe while on a trip, you can immediately and discreetly report it to Uber. A member of our Safety Team will reach out within 24 hours to follow up on your report.
Verify Your Ride
An optional feature to recieve 4-digit PIN to provide to your driver verbally to help ensure your entering the correct vehicle. The driver can only start the ride in the app with the correct pin.
Emergency Contacts
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.
Guest Rides
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.
Advanced Privacy
Gain greater control over your data by visiting Uber’s Privacy Center to understand and manage your data, and adjust privacy settings.
Drivers must clear several screenings
All potential driver-partners must complete a criminal background screening process before being approved to accept ride requests through the Uber app.
Note: Onboarding requirements differ for Uber Commute users - see here for further details.
Driver Hour Limits
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.
Speed Limit Alerts
The Speed Limit Alerts feature flashes visual reminders to help drivers stay at a safe speed.
Vehicle Inspection
In order to drive on the Uber platform, every vehicle must pass an independent annual inspection to verify that it is safe to drive.
Insurance on every trip
Uber partners with leading insurance providers to help protect you if anything happens.
Check your ride, every time
Before you hop in, take a second to double-check the app for your driver’s information. Follow these 3 steps to make sure you get into the right car:
Step 1
Match the licence plate number.
Step 2
Match the car make and model.
Step 3
Check the driver photo.
Strengthening our community
Our Community Guidelines were established to keep Uber enjoyable and inclusive for everyone. Any person who doesn’t follow the guidelines can be removed from the platform.
Safer journeys for everyone
Our commitment to safety goes beyond the app. We partner with leading organisations to help make roads safer and our cities stronger.
Listening to a Safety Advisory Board
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.
Partnering with public safety officials
Uber has an investigative team of former law enforcement professionals who offer immediate assistance to public safety officials in active cases.
Supporting disaster-relief efforts
Our team works with government officials and organisations like the Red Cross to support relief efforts on the ground.
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*Certain requirements and features vary by region and may be unavailable.
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