Uber has been in all kinds of trouble in India in the past year, but the company is looking to change that. It introduced enhanced background checks for drivers a few days ago and has now added two new safety features for passengers.
A new SOS button lets passengers taking a trip immediately contact local police. Users will need to tap the button and confirm the call.
The second feature – Send Status – replaces Uber’s existing Share My ETA option. It sends live GPS information along with driver and vehicle details to up to five of the passenger’s contacts.
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The new features are now live on Uber’s Android app and will soon arrive on iOS.
➤ Safety Update: Introducing Two New In-app Features In India [Uber Blog]
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