Uber’s Secret Plan to Put Teens in Danger: The Fingerprinting Fiasco
In a shocking move, Uber has launched a new feature that allows teens as young as 13 to order their own rides, sparking a heated debate about the safety of these young passengers. But what’s even more disturbing is that Uber is resisting calls to fingerprint its drivers, a move that could put teens in harm’s way.
The Real Reason Uber Doesn’t Want Fingerprinting
Uber’s argument that fingerprinting is inconvenient for drivers is just a smokescreen. The real reason they don’t want to fingerprint their drivers is that it would expose their own lax screening process. By not fingerprinting, Uber can continue to hire drivers with questionable backgrounds, putting teens at risk.
The FBI’s Fingerprints: A Tool for Big Brother or a Tool for Safety?
Uber claims that the FBI’s fingerprint database is incomplete and outdated, but what they’re really saying is that they don’t want to be held accountable for the safety of their passengers. But what about the countless innocent lives that could be saved if Uber simply fingerprinted its drivers?
The Trustline System: A Joke or a Solution?
Uber’s alternative to fingerprinting, the Trustline system, is a joke. It only searches California, while Uber’s own checks search every state and county where a driver has lived or had any potential interaction with law enforcement. This is just a thinly veiled attempt to avoid accountability.
The Safety of Teens: A Low Priority for Uber
Uber’s in-app experience for teens is a joke. They claim to have safety features like live trip tracking and PIN verification, but what about the countless other ways that teens could be put in harm’s way? By not fingerprinting their drivers, Uber is essentially saying that the safety of teens is a low priority.
The Public’s Right to Know: The CPUC’s Silence
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is supposed to regulate Uber and ensure the safety of its passengers. But what’s the CPUC doing about this issue? They’re remaining silent, leaving the public in the dark about the safety of Uber’s teen passengers.
The Real Winner: HopSkipDrive
HopSkipDrive, a startup that provides a ride-share service for kids, is the real winner here. By advocating for fingerprinting, they’re holding Uber accountable for the safety of its passengers. But what about the countless other startups and companies that are also putting profits over people?
The Verdict: Uber’s Teen Service is a Recipe for Disaster
Uber’s teen service is a recipe for disaster. By not fingerprinting its drivers, Uber is putting teens in harm’s way. The public deserves better. It’s time for the CPUC to take action and hold Uber accountable for the safety of its passengers.
