Ubers

Police back Uber’s licence bid because taxi firm shares data with intelligence officers

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Ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc said it received over 3,000 reports of sexual assault related to its 1.3 billion rides in the United States last year, in a report aimed at ensuring drivers and the public it was serious about safety. The figure – which averages eight a day – represents a 16 per cent … Read more

Uber’s new safety feature lets riders and drivers text 911 during an emergency

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Uber riders and drivers will soon have the ability to text 911 in the event of an emergency when calling is not an option. The ride sharing giant launched a new in-app feature in more than two dozen cities in the US that lets users select a text option that populates key information such as … Read more