Uber plans to improve driver safety amid national carjacking surge

Published November 16, 2023 3:44am ET



Uber Technologies, a ride-sharing company with more than 6.5 million drivers and couriers worldwide, announced this week that it is improving safety features by verifying a rider’s identity to protect drivers against the increase of carjackings and violent attacks.

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