Uber sets up response teams as safety concerns rise

(Reuters) - Ride-sharing company Uber said it has formed response teams to address safety issues across the world, amid increasing concerns about the security of its passengers and drivers. Uber will form a safety advisory board comprising independent experts to review its practices and advise on adding safety features to its platform, the company's global safety head Phillip Cardenas said in blog post on Wednesday. Uber was also elevating its standards of background checks on drivers and h