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Uber adds live video streaming to teen accounts for parental monitoring

Uber announced a live video streaming feature that lets parents or guardians watch their teen's ride in real time using the driver's selfie camera. The feature, currently live in nine U.S. markets including Atlanta, Cleveland, and Rhode Island, will expand nationwide in coming weeks, and both the driver and teen are alerted whenever a parent starts watching.

techcrunch.com · 2026-08-25

Uber lets parents view live driver selfie-cam feed during teen rides

Uber is expanding its teen account feature to let parents watch live video from the driver's selfie camera during a trip. The feature rolls out nationwide over the next few weeks after testing in select markets, building on existing tools like PIN verification and GPS tracking. Drivers who accept teen riders must opt in to share brief camera access, and both teen and driver are notified when a parent is watching.

theverge.com · 2026-08-25