The claim
Uber offers the "Walking Buddy" feature
Original review summary
The review says the “Walking Buddy” screenshot was edited and that Uber does not offer this option; it reports the claim had circulated since 2020. It says an Uber spokesperson confirmed the screenshot was edited and Uber does not provide the feature.[S1]
Additional context
The review distinguishes Uber’s service from SafeHalo, an app it says provides a similar walking-companion feature for students at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Factcrescendo Thailand original review
Original review · Retrieved October 17, 2026