Uber Unveils Features for Safer and Fairer Driver Experience

Uber has introduced new features such as SOS integration and helmet selfies to enhance driver safety. Also supporting gig worker registration on the e-Shram portal, Uber is incentivizing drivers with cash rewards to encourage participation. The updates aim to empower over 1 million active drivers in India.

Ride-hailing giant Uber announced a slew of new features on Thursday, designed to improve safety and fairness for its over one million drivers in India. These updates include SOS integration, helmet selfies, and a women rider preference feature for female drivers.

Aligning with the government's efforts to support gig workers, Uber has committed to promoting registrations on the e-Shram portal by offering cash incentives to the first 10,000 drivers who enroll. The portal serves as a comprehensive database for gig and unorganized workers, supporting their social security.

Among the enhancements are also a revamped earnings hub, instant payments, and a deactivation review center, ensuring transparency and convenience for drivers. Uber President, Prabhjeet Singh emphasized the goal of empowering drivers with these changes.

(With inputs from agencies.)