Author: Rosalina Kariotakis

The RSDAA understand that surveillance devices are increasingly being used by rideshare drivers around Australia. The main reason drivers are reverting to installing these recording devices is for their own personal protection and also for fear of being deactivation by rideshare operators. Rideshare drivers occasionally face false allegations from riders and feel secure with recording devices onboard to protect their innocence. Drivers do need protection but misuse of surveillance footage is a major concern. The Rideshare Drivers Association of Australia believe in riders privacy but also understand the rights of drivers to be protected in their own vehicles. Large...