Re: Grabbing battery status could be useful for their customers and drivers
It's actually a little more subtle than that if you have ever experienced it.
Having my phone die suddenly while waiting for Uber to find a cab, after I have requested one, then not knowing until several hours later when the bill arrives that a car had indeed been booked and did arrive looking for me, then I am quite happy with the concept that they should know at least if my battery has reached a point that it is unlikely my end of the deal is viable.