Lyft is rolling out a pilot program in Chicago designed to improve safety.
Lyft will be rolling out a rider verification pilot program in Chicago and some riders may be asked to upload a government ID.Starting next week, passengers who are not automatically verified by the Lyft app will be asked to upload a government-issued ID.This is expected to help drivers confirm that the person requesting a ride is who they claim to be before accepting the request.
"We want Lyft to be the safest way to get around," said Audrey Liu, EVP of Rider Experience and Community Safety at Lyft. "The Rider Verification program is a direct response to what our driver community has been asking for-a way to enhance their peace of mind and ensure they can trust who they're picking up.
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