{
  "id": 3474990,
  "title": "Uber adds live video streaming so parents can watch their kids rides",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/uber-adds-live-video-streaming-so-parents-can-watch-their-kids-rides",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:03:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/uber-teen-live-video-stream-parents"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Uber has introduced a live video streaming feature for parents to monitor their children's rides in real-time. This update, available for teen accounts, allows guardians to view the journey through the driver's smartphone camera. To utilize this feature, the driver must first enable live video, after which parents will receive a notification when a live stream is available. The parent can then tap the notification to view the live feed from the front-facing camera on the driver's phone. Both the teen rider and the driver will be notified of the parent's presence on the stream, and the feed will automatically stop when the trip ends. While the effectiveness of this feature in providing a clear view of the child may depend on the driver's phone positioning, phone mounts are commonly used by Uber drivers, increasing the chances of seeing the driver or at least the car. Uber announced the launch in select U.S. regions, with plans to roll out the feature nationwide over the coming weeks. This latest safety update aims to enhance family connectivity during rides, complementing existing features such as live trip tracking, PIN verification, and audio recording. However, once the ride concludes, the live video stream will no longer be accessible, with the encrypted footage being reviewed only in the event of a safety incident.",
  "summary": "Uber has added a live video streaming feature that lets parents watch teens' rides through their drivers' smartphones.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}