Uber is trialling video recording during rides in an effort to improve the safety of its users.
On Thursday, the ride hailing app announced that it was allowing drivers in specific cities to use the front-facing camera on their phones to record video through Uber’s Driver app.
The company already allows in-app audio recording to riders and drivers in more than a dozen countries. The feature was first rolled out in three US cities last year.
‘Since the launch of Audio Recording, we’ve been exploring the ability to allow drivers to choose to record video using the front-facing camera on their smartphone, similar to a dashcam,’ said Uber in a statement.
‘Many drivers use traditional dashcams today, but those can require extensive setup and can come with a hefty price tag,’