Pioneering innovative safety features in the app such as Text-to-911, On-Trip Reporting and Seat Belt Alerts. Creating the Industry Sharing Safety Program with Lyft to share driver account deactivation information related to serious safety incidents with Lyft and other platforms.

In 2026, Uber has significantly intensified its safety protocols through a combination of hardware-free technology and stricter vehicle standards. A major initiative is the rollout of "RecordMyRide," a software-based feature that allows drivers to use their smartphones as encrypted dashcams. These recordings are inaccessible to both the driver and rider and are only decrypted by Uber's safety team if a formal incident is reported. Additionally, Uber has expanded its "Uber Teens" program, which includes live trip tracking for parents and "PIN verification" to ensure the correct vehicle is entered. For its premium "Comfort" tier, Uber now requires vehicles to be no more than seven years old and mandates that drivers maintain higher ratings. The company is also integrating more "Safety Check" features directly into the app, prompting riders to use safety tools if a trip goes off-course or stops unexpectedly. These layers of digital oversight are designed to build trust and provide a verifiable record of every interaction during a journey.