Uber introduces India-specific safety features in taxi app

Uber Technologies Inc. added on Wednesday a panic button and tracking features to its taxi hailing app in India after the U.S.-based company was banned in New Delhi last year over rape allegations against one of its drivers. Uber's India app now has a "send status" feature to enable passengers to share ride details with their contacts in real time. A spokesman said the functions were the first market-specific safety features launched by Uber. The company also said it plans to laun