Uber aims to keep riders safe with new seatbelt reminder

Uber has a new safety feature that aims to encourage riders to buckle up. Starting Tuesday, riders in the US will receive an alert on their phone at the start of their trip as a reminder to wear their seatbelt. The concept is simple and automatic: as soon as the driver swipes to begin the ride, a push notification will be sent to the rider’s phone and a subsequent audio alert will emit from the drivers phone.

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