Uber India rolls out in-app video recording and safety suite

Uber launches encrypted in-cab video recording for drivers, integrated ambulance assistance via Dial 4242, restricted typing while driving, and rider-set ride PINs. Recordings carry a 7-day deletion period, backed by a 24x7 Safety Line.

— Filed Tue, 30 Jun, 2026, 23:18 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Uber India rolls out new safety features including encrypted in-app in-cab video recording for drivers, integrated ambulance assistance via Dial 4242, restricted typing while driving, and rider-set ride PINs.

Why this matters

Uber continues expanding India safety tooling, building on rollouts of encrypted in-cab video, ambulance assist and trip PINs across 125+ cities, signaling a sustained safety-first push in the market.

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