By Prince Osuagwu
Ride hailing software company, Uber, has taken a step towards using technology to help its driver partners prevent the drowsy driving syndrome which is mainly responsible for most road accidents.
Uber said it has introduced a new policy for driver-partners across Sub-Sahara Africa, including Nigeria to enhance their safety and that of their passengers.
Uber said it has just developed a new feature in its app, that prompts drivers to go offline for six straight hours after a total of 12 hours of driving time. Drivers who do not take a long enough break will not be able to log into the app and take trips before that period expires.
Uber already has in-app notification feature that reminds drivers to take a break when feeling tired on the road. The new driving hours policy is an additional feature that will help improve safety on the roads for all.
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