Uber announced on Wednesday the launch of real-time ID check, prompting drivers to share a selfie before going online to ensure the driver using the app matches the one in the account Uber has on file. With the new features, drivers are asked periodically to take a selfie in the Uber app before they accept rides. According to an Uber press release, this new feature protects drivers’ accounts from being compromised and prevents fraud. The real-time ID Check is based on a security feature which uses Microsoft Cognitive Services to protect both riders and drivers. Moreover, real-time ID Check was launched last year in the US and the technology was successful in verifying more than 99% of drivers in the pilot programme.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 15, 2017 17:15 UTC