Uber India Launches Encrypted Ride Video Recording and Ambulance Assistance Features
Uber India has introduced new safety features including 'Record My Ride,' an encrypted in-cab video recording option, and integrated ambulance assistance through a partnership with Dial 4242, aiming to enhance rider and driver safety. These updates were announced at Uber's annual Surakshit safety conference in New Delhi, attended by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who emphasized the role of technology and adherence to traffic rules in reducing India's high road accident fatalities. Gadkari also highlighted government initiatives like the Rah-Veer Scheme to encourage timely assistance to accident victims.