Uber testing new rider verification in one Florida city

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Uber is testing out new rider verification in Miami beginning Thursday, according to an Uber spokesperson.

Riders in select cities will now be able to provide additional information and receive a verified badge, letting drivers know the rider took additional steps to verify who they are. Uber will check the information, including names and phone numbers, with a third-party database.