09-02-2015 13:08 via feeds.theguardian.com

Uber introduces 'panic button' in India

San Fransisco-based taxi firm’s app will allow riders to notify police in case of emergency, and users to share location details with up to five people
Uber is introducing two new safety features for riders in India in response to concerns about safety that followed a passenger reporting she had been raped by a driver.The San Francisco-based taxi alternative company says it will launch a “panic button” in its ride-hailing app that allows riders to notify the police in case of an emergency,
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