Uber partners do not have to accept every request. In fact, I don’t accept any passenger with a low score. As it turns out, there’s no shortage of passengers in San Francisco. Be nice to your driver!
Most passengers appear to be completely unaware that it is a “privilege” for a passenger to ride in my car, (not a “right”)
Resultingly, a very small group of terrible passengers feel that their abusive behavior towards others or my property is justified.
With informed consent, I do indeed record all activity in and out of the car.
If it starts to get abusive I will simply end the ride when and where it is safe to do so.
When one enters my car, they’re inside my privately owned vehicle. If they don’t like being recorded - They can probably easily find a ride with a different driver.
Of course, everybody I drive seems to be OK with this arrangement, as my driver score is 4.99 stars.
This is what I have written / posted: ——————————
First, welcome to my car!
If you’re reasonable, decent, empathetic human who understands how painful it is for me to have to write the following informed consent disclaimer, thanks.
You are appreciated, friend.
• This car is equipped with video capture and broadcast devices.
• This equipment protects you (the passenger), Joshua (the driver), and the vehicle from a "He Said - She Said" scenario in the event of accident or an incident.
• In California, video recording does not require two party consent; only “informed consent” I.e me informing you - which this just did.
• There is no audio recording - that would require your consent.
• In addition, an abbreviated notice of active filming has been posted on all exterior passenger windows.
• If at any time you feel uncomfortable with video being captured, please inform me as soon as possible. We will work together to find a agreeable safe place to promptly end this trip. You will only be charged for the partial trip. Note that video capture and recording will continue in the event of a rapid escalation of hostilities.
Thanks for understanding!