By John McCarthy

Uber is looking to utilise the gryometers available in smartphones to ensure its drivers do not break speed limits.

The ride-hailing app has announced that it is piloting the scheme which enables passengers to submit feedback on the speed of their driver via measurements on their smartphone.

Gyrometer investigations will be prompted by user feedback – for instance, upon complaints of speeding, Uber will investigate the driver’s phone for data proving the incident happened.

The feature can also be used to see how often drivers are using their phones during a journey, to ensure that their focus is at least on the road.

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Source: The Drum