Uber"s New Tools Will Make It Easier For Riders To Connect With Drivers
Uber has introduced a handful of new features aimed at improving the pickup process. Ever tried to call an Uber at night, only to wander around in frustration as both you and the driver keep missing each other? The ride hailing company wants to fix scenarios like that by enabling you to light up your smartphone"s display with a specific colour. By raising it up in the air, it can then direct your driver"s attention towards you - acting like a makeshift flare gun - and give them more of an idea of what to look out for. Drivers will naturally be notified of whatever colour you choose. This feature is called Spotlight. This isn’t the first time Uber has used colours as a means of communication between drivers and riders to help improve the pickup experience. In late 2017, the company unveiled its a gadget: the Beacon , a Bluetooth-enabled piece of plastic shaped like an Uber logo that drivers could stick to the inside of their windshields. Using the Uber app, riders could choos...