The pilot program launching Thursday in Chicago and 11 other U.S. cities aims to verify riders on the app to help keep drivers safer.
Airport passengers wait for ride-share pickups at Terminal 2 at O’Hare International Airport on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Chicago. Uber will launch a pilot program Thursday in Chicago and 11 other cities around the U.S. to verify riders on the app for increased safety for drivers.means riders using Uber will be verified on the app and have a blue checkmark badge added to their profile for drivers to see, according to a news release.
Heather Childs, chief trust and security officer for Uber, said in an interview Wednesday the new feature is “something drivers have been asking for” to promote safety on the platform.
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