Uber will monitor driving patterns of its drivers including speeds, acceleration, braking, etc. and display them as daily reports within the app. The app will also display pop-up safety reminders and speed indicators to drivers while they are logged into the platform. Currently this is being tested in Bangalore city in this week, and will be rolled to more cities sooner, Uber said in a statement. These updates are meant to increase road safety for both drivers and passengers, while Uber says that the new safety features are “aimed at predicting, preventing and reducing the number of crashes on the road.” Following are a list of updates with images showing how this will work at the driver’s end: Daily reports will show driving patterns and compare it with other drivers in their city, along with suggestions on how to provide a smoother, safer ride: Messages in the driver app informing drivers that mounting their phone on the dashboard is safer than holding the phone in their hands: Speed display in the app that alerts drivers about the speed of their vehicle: Reminders to drivers about the importance of taking a break when they need it: *** Uber updates driver’s incentive structure When a driver on the Uber platform completes more than a predetermined number of rides, he will be provided with incentives for every extra ride completed. Uber has now updated its incentive pay-out based on the amount of earnings i.e. the driver will be paid extra after he crosses…
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