Privacy Grab

I keep checking with each update to see if the "Evil Empire" (as a friend of mine calls it) has stopped trying to track me everywhere I go, even when Im not using the app. But no. The latest update requires that you either give Uber the ability to track you at all times even when youre not using the app, or that you not be able to use location services at all (which you really need to use Uber conveniently). There is no non-nefarious reason Uber needs to know where I go after Im dropped off.

Uber: why do you want to surveil me when Im not using your app? Why do you want my phone and battery life and data to be working in the background while Im not even using the app?

Why is it the Lyft app does not need this data? Their app works with location data only while using the app. Perhaps Uber should try and hire some of the Lyft folks over to Uber to learn how Lyft gets the job done without invading my privacy.

The selfish and immature conduct by the Uber Exec is well documented, so why trust Uber data they dont need. Ive switched to Lyft (which unfortunately has less cars and a smaller footprint) until this shady disrespect for my privacy is remedied.

iPad Paul about Uber, v3.237.4