Uber Launches Live Video Monitoring for Teen Trips in Brazil
2 sources · Brazil
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- CNN Brasil
- Tecnoblog
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Uber has introduced a new feature in Brazil that allows parents and guardians to monitor trips taken by teenagers via live video. The tool is available for users aged 12 to 17 and utilizes the driver's smartphone camera to provide a real time view of the vehicle's interior. Parents receive a notification when a trip begins and can choose to watch the stream, which ends automatically once the ride is completed. The video files are stored using encryption and are only accessible if a security incident is reported. This feature is part of the Uber Teens account, which also includes tools such as U-Audio for recording trips, U-Ajuda for identifying route deviations, and U-Acompanha for map tracking. Access to these trips is limited to partner drivers with the highest ratings. The setup process for the family profile can be initiated by either the adult or the teenager through the app's family settings.
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- Both sources framed the update as a security enhancement designed to provide peace of mind for families.
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