What Is Cabin Camera Recording and How Does Hawk Support It
Cabin camera recording is interior video capture that records passengers or vehicle occupants, commonly used by rideshare drivers for safety and dispute resolution. Hawk by MRVL offers cabin camera recording as part of its Rideshare Pro tier, allowing drivers to document interactions inside the vehicle alongside road-facing dashcam footage.
What Cabin Camera Recording Does
Cabin camera recording captures video from inside your vehicle, facing passengers or the interior. This differs from standard dashcam footage, which records the road ahead. Rideshare drivers use cabin recording to document passenger behaviour, protect against false accusations, and create evidence if a dispute arises during a trip. The recording is tied to your shift, so footage aligns with your trip timeline. As of June 2026, cabin recording is increasingly common in the rideshare industry as a safety tool for both drivers and platforms.
Hawk's Rideshare Pro Cabin Camera Feature
Hawk is a phone-based dashcam app that turns your iPhone or Android into a court-ready driving recorder with cabin camera support. The Rideshare Pro tier (£8.99 per month or £69.99 per year) adds cabin camera recording alongside continuous road-facing dashcam footage. Every clip is secured with SHA-256 integrity hashing, so footage cannot be tampered with. Your phone mounts on the dashboard, using its camera to record the road and optionally the cabin interior during shifts. All recordings sync to your own iCloud account, with biometric lock protection in the Evidence Locker.
Legal Considerations and Passenger Notices
Rideshare drivers must inform passengers that they are being recorded. Hawk's Rideshare Pro includes built-in passenger recording notice functionality, so you comply with local laws before starting each shift. Many jurisdictions require explicit consent or notification when recording audio, so the app helps you document that you provided proper notice. Always check your local laws and your rideshare platform's policy before recording. Uber, Lyft, and Bolt all permit dashcams, but cabin recording rules vary by location, so verify your rights before activating the feature.
How Cabin Recording Fits Your Workflow
Shift Mode in Rideshare Pro lets you group multiple trips into one session, so cabin footage is organised by shift rather than individual rides. When a dispute occurs, you can export specific trip clips as a one-tap ZIP file with SHA-256 manifest proof, then send it to your rideshare platform, insurance, or police. The GPS overlay includes speed, timestamp, and your route map, giving you complete context for every recorded moment. If you need to submit a police report, Hawk integrates NDSP submission on iOS, so sharing evidence with authorities is straightforward.
Hawk vs Dedicated Cabin Cameras
A dedicated cabin camera is a separate hardware device; Hawk is a phone app, so you do not need to buy additional equipment. Your phone already has a camera, microphone, and GPS. Hawk simply activates those features with evidence-grade integrity hashing and a secure Evidence Locker. You avoid subscription fees for cloud storage because Pro clips sync to your own iCloud account. The trade-off is that your phone must be mounted and powered during shifts, whereas a dedicated device may have longer battery life. For rideshare drivers who already carry their phone, Hawk eliminates the need for a second device.
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Frequently asked questions
Is cabin camera recording legal for rideshare drivers?
Cabin recording is legal in most jurisdictions, but you must notify passengers and comply with local consent laws. Hawk includes passenger recording notice features, and your rideshare platform (Uber, Lyft, Bolt) permits dashcams. Always verify your local laws before recording audio.
Does Hawk record both the road and cabin at the same time?
In Rideshare Pro, you can activate cabin recording alongside your road-facing dashcam. Shift Mode groups multiple trip recordings together, so all footage is linked to your shift and easy to export as evidence.
Where are cabin recordings stored?
Recordings are stored locally on your phone first, then Pro clips sync to your own iCloud account. The Evidence Locker keeps sensitive clips locked behind biometric authentication, so only you can access them.
Can I use Hawk's cabin camera without paying for Rideshare Pro?
No. Cabin camera and Shift Mode are exclusive to Rideshare Pro (£8.99/mo or £69.99/yr). The free tier includes road-facing dashcam with 10 clips per month and 7-day retention.
How do I export cabin camera footage as evidence?
Open the Evidence Locker, select the clip or trip, and tap the dispute export button. Hawk creates a ZIP file with your clips and an SHA-256 manifest proof, which you can email to your rideshare platform, insurance, or police.
Does Hawk upload my cabin recordings to MRVL servers?
No. Hawk does not auto-upload all footage to MRVL servers. Free recordings stay on your phone; Pro recordings sync only to your own iCloud account for backup and biometric-locked access.