Why We Need Location Access

To provide you with the best and safest ride experience

Dear Rider,

To provide you with a seamless and safe experience, RideShare needs access to your location even when the app is not actively in use. Here's why:

How Background Location Enhances Your Ride

  • 📍
    Accurate Pickup

    Helps your driver find you quickly, especially in crowded areas

  • 🛣️
    Real-Time Navigation

    Provides optimal routing and accurate ETAs throughout your trip

  • 🛡️
    Enhanced Safety

    Allows us to monitor your trip progress and provide assistance if needed

  • 💳
    Accurate Fare Calculation

    Ensures you're charged precisely for the distance traveled

  • 🔍
    Quick Help Finding You

    If you have trouble connecting with your driver, we can assist

Your Privacy Matters

We take your privacy seriously. Your location data is:

  • Only accessed during active rides or when you're waiting for a driver
  • Never sold to third parties
  • Encrypted and stored securely
  • Deletable from your account at any time

For complete details about how we collect, use, share, retain, and protect personal information, please read our Privacy Policy.

You can change location permissions anytime in your device settings. However, limiting background location access may affect app functionality.

Enable Background Location

You'll be directed to your device settings