Yes - you're free to use a dashcam whilst driving with Uber if you want to. It's your choice. If you already use a dashcam, that's great! If you do not have a dashcam, and would like to hear more, speak to Otto Car about their dashcam scheme.
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Cameras and the recording of video and sound are a layer of safety protection for both rider and driver. It provides valid, independent, unbaised proof of anything that happens.
Driver screeningEveryone who drives with Uber is screened before their first trip. ¹ In addition, Uber reruns these driver screenings² at least every year and uses technology to look for issues in between.
You'll see how many drivers gave you a stellar 5-star rating, how many handed out the dreaded single star, and everything in between. The ratings breakdown is available to all Uber users right in the Privacy Center, which can be accessed by logging into your account online or in the app.
After each trip, riders and drivers have the opportunity to rate each other from 1 to 5 stars, based on their trip experience. Ratings are anonymous. You won't see individual ratings tied to a particular trip or person.
Is It Legal for an Uber or Lyft Driver to Record a Passenger in the Vehicle? It depends. Uber will allow its rideshare drivers to record both audio and video as long as they do not publish it online.
How much should you tip Uber drivers? Similar to tipping for other services, like getting a massage or going to the nail salon, the rule of thumb is to tip 20%, says Sokolosky. So if your ride costs $30—an average cost for a moderate trip in most cities—then you'll tip $6, for a total of $36.
Uber drivers have to submit their rating of you before they see if you gave them a tip so it doesn't matter. A cash tip before you get out of the car would almost certainly guarantee a five star rating.
Uber is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users' data. With limited exceptions like emergencies, we require a valid and sufficient legal process from official government agencies before we disclose any information about our users.