Uber is set to roll out an update to its app which measures "braking, acceleration and speed of the vehicles" used by its drivers. The data will then be used to "promote better driving", with reminders for users to take breaks and not to keep the phone using the app "in hand". Uber's telematics feature will be rolled out in 2,243 cities in the coming months. A study in Europe found recording vehicle data led to a 28% drop in accidents over 12 months.
Uber is set to roll out an update to its app which measures "braking, acceleration and speed of the vehicles" used by its drivers. The data will then be used to "promote better driving", with reminders for users to take breaks and not to keep the phone using the app "in hand". Uber's telematics feature will be rolled out in 11 cities in the coming months. A study in Europe found recording vehicle data led to a 28% drop in accidents over 12 months.