Uber updates its “teen accounts” feature so parents can check in on teenage riders during Uber trips by viewing footage from a driver’s selfie camera. The company says the change builds on the teen account tools it introduced in 2023, which include measures such as PIN verification and live GPS tracking.
Different outlets describe the scope of what parents can access. The Verge reports that parents can use the selfie cameras on drivers’ phones to check in during ride-hail trips, framing it as an added way to monitor safety. Engadget adds that Uber is designed to access recordings from a driver’s phone specifically for reviewing safety information, reflecting that the feature is tied to safety reporting rather than continuous camera access.
In both accounts, Uber positions the update as part of its broader effort to give parents oversight while teens use the service.
