November 19, 2024 – 6:06 AM PST
(Reuters) – Lyft is rolling out, among other features, verification badges for riders in a bid to improve safety on the ride-hailing platform, the company said on Tuesday.
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Rival Uber Technologies had started rolling out similar features two months ago and provided drivers with the option to record trips on their smartphones instead of a dashcam.
Along with the rider verification program, drivers will be given a new ride-accept screen with more information such as name, rating, phone and verification badge of passengers, Lyft said.
In certain markets, drivers will also receive safety alerts if their route passes through traffic enforcement or school zones, Lyft added.
The company said its new dashcam registration process will be easier and Lyft…
