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Summary: Uber quietly pilots in-app video recording for drivers in India Crunch

1. Uber has started a pilot program for in-app video recording for drivers in India, aiming to combat misconduct from passengers.
2. This tool is live in 10 cities across India and notifies riders when it's active. The recordings are encrypted, stored on the device, and automatically deleted after a week unless shared for safety reasons.
3. The expansion of this video feature may raise questions about privacy and surveillance, as Uber considers balancing its potential to resolve disputes with these broader concerns.
Summary
Uber launches in-app video recording pilot for Indian drivers against passenger misconduct; feature live in ten cities, notifying riders when active. Videos are encrypted, stored on device, and auto-deleted after a week unless shared for safety. Expansion may prompt privacy/surveillance debates as
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/13/uber-quietly-pilots-in-app-video-recording-for-drivers-in-india/#summary

Date: Nov. 14, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-14

Created: 2025/11/14 04:42

Updated: 2025/12/07 22:10

Last Read: 2025/11/14 07:52