ADT Offering In-Ride Monitoring Service in Uber Partnership

ADT partnered with Uber on a mobile safety monitoring service, the companies announced Tuesday. Uber users in the U.S. can get live help via phone or text from ADT professional monitoring agents using the Safe by ADT platform that’s integrated into the Uber app, they said. Riders can access 24/7 ADT monitoring while on a trip by tapping the Safety Toolkit in the Uber app to receive reassurance if they feel uncomfortable during their ride or to request emergency response, they said. Once a call or text exchange is initiated, an ADT agent monitors an ongoing trip, stays in contact throughout the trip, and calls 911 on the user’s behalf with trip details, such as the vehicle’s make, model, license plate number and GPS location, they said. No fee or subscription is required to use the Safety Toolkit, an ADT spokesperson emailed.