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The Uber platform was built with safety in mind. Through incident prevention tools, insurance coverage, and technology that keeps you connected, we’re dedicated to helping you move safely and focus on what matters most.
Designing a safer ride
Driver screenings
Before anyone can drive with Uber in the US, they must complete a background check. Current drivers continue to be vetted every year.
Features to help keep you safe
On every trip, you can tap a button for safety tools and get help whenever you need it.
An inclusive community
Through our joint efforts with cities and safety experts and by working together, we’re helping to create safe journeys for everyone.
Your safety drives us
Safety features are designed into the app. So you get home after a night out. So you can tell your loved ones where you are. And so there’s help if something unexpected happens.*
Peace of mind for where you're going
Safety features are designed into the app. So you get home after a night out. So you can tell your loved ones where you are. And so there’s help if something unexpected happens.*
24/7 incident support
Our customer support team is specially trained to respond to urgent safety issues.
Share My Trip
Set up your Trusted Contacts and create reminders to share your trip status with friends and family in real time.
2-way ratings
Your feedback matters. Low-rated trips are logged, and users may be removed.
GPS tracking
All Uber rides are tracked by GPS from start to finish so there’s a record of your trip if something happens.
Safety Center
Access Uber’s safety features all in one place in the app whenever you’re riding with us.
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.¹
Insurance on every trip
Uber partners with leading insurance providers like Allstate, Farmers®, James River, and Progressive 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 license plate number.
Step 2:
Match the car make and model.
Step 3:
Check the driver's 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.
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Safer journeys for everyone
Our commitment to safety goes beyond the app. We partner with leading organizations 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 organizations like the Red Cross to support relief efforts on the ground.
More about safety
*Certain requirements and features vary by region and may be unavailable.