Uber launches in-app video recording

Cab-aggregator Uber is now going to provide an option to drivers to record encrypted in-cab video during trips within the Uber app on their phones.

The update, aimed at enhancing driver’s safety, will allow them to record and store video on their phones locally if they feel unsafe during a trip, said the company.

“The recording remains compliant with applicable laws, encrypted, meaning neither the driver nor Uber can access them and is only accessible if the driver chooses to submit it as part of a safety report, ensuring strong privacy protections,” the company said in a release.