SEATTLE, Wash. — Uber is testing out a new feature that would allow riders to find their drivers through a color coded light that would appear on the cars windshields. The technology, called SPOT, helps the difficulty of passengers finding the right car in a dark or crowded area.
The SPOT devices would be attached to the vehicle’s windshields and passengers would be able to pick a color through their Uber app as the vehicle arrives at their pick-up location. Riders can even light up their phone screen to help the driver identify them.
"When riders and drivers can easily find each other, we’re able to trim down wait times, which is a win for everyone," Uber said in a news release.
The new feature is currently being tested only in Seattle but is expected to expand to other cities in the near future.