Re:How to find your Uber passenger rating
by madeofpalk on Monday July 28, 2014 @06:14AM
(#8095939)
> Uber needs some superior authentication system for drivers; btle or wifi or flashing indicators on the phones themselves would be nice. Ultrasonic tones on microphone/speaker might work.
> I'm used to fearing kidnapping and extortion by drivers (Middle East, Thailand, etc.), but not so much in NYC.
Or just better education on the lo-fi authentication you're supposed to use: have the driver ask for your name. 'Are you rdl?'
Re:How to find your Uber passenger rating
by rdl on Monday July 28, 2014 @03:00PM
(#8098690)
The problem is if it's not computer-driven, people who are drunk/distracted/etc. will bypass it. It needs to be automatic but overrideable, but obvious to the user when he overrides it, vs. merely omitted.
Or just better education on the lo-fi authentication you're supposed to use: have the driver ask for your name. 'Are you rdl?'