Uber's new safety feature turns smartphones into crash detectors
6 years, 6 months ago

Uber's new safety feature turns smartphones into crash detectors

India TV News  

Uber's new safety feature turns smartphones into crash detectors Uber launched the "Safety Toolkit" and in-app emergency button for riders in April and these features are now available across India, Canada, and the US, as well as countries throughout Latin America. Our safety team can also followup by phone to make sure everyone is safe," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a statement on Wednesday. Uber launched the "Safety Toolkit" and in-app emergency button for riders in April and these features are now available across India, Canada, and the US, as well as countries throughout Latin America. "They can let us know through the app that all is well, or take other actions like using the emergency button or reporting the issue to Uber's critical safety line," Khosrowshahi said.

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Prioritising Passenger Safety: 4 Essential Measures For A Safe App-Based Taxi Experience
1 year, 10 months ago

Prioritising Passenger Safety: 4 Essential Measures For A Safe App-Based Taxi Experience

ABP News  

In today's fast-paced world, app-based taxi services such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido have transformed the way we commute. Empowering Passengers with Information and Control Real-time ride-sharing features provided by taxi aggregator apps like Uber, Rapido and Ola can significantly enhance your safety while using app-based taxi services. Overall, using these safety features can go a long way in ensuring …

How car crash detection works in an emergency — and which phones have the life-saving technology
2 years, 1 month ago

How car crash detection works in an emergency — and which phones have the life-saving technology

ABC  

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iPhone 14 and Apple Watch crash detection trigger false emergency SOS calls on basic roller coasters
2 years, 5 months ago

iPhone 14 and Apple Watch crash detection trigger false emergency SOS calls on basic roller coasters

Firstpost  

Apple’s crash detection system is fairly new and relies on G-force measurements, pressure changes, changes in speed changes, and loud noises. The new iPhone 14 series and the new Apple Watches that the Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled last month has been sending emergency SOS calls across the United States, even when their users were perfectly safe. Crash Detection is a …

iPhone 14’s Crash Detection feature calls 911 on rollercoasters, report says
2 years, 5 months ago

iPhone 14’s Crash Detection feature calls 911 on rollercoasters, report says

The Hindu  

The “Crash Detection” feature in the new iPhone 14 lineup is designed to alert authorities when users are involved in a car crash. However, according to a report by Wall Street Journal, the feature has a side effect, that of alerting authorities even when the user is taking a rollercoaster ride. Crash detection on the new iPhone 14 series works …

Uber users in India can now call safety helpline to flag issues
5 years, 7 months ago

Uber users in India can now call safety helpline to flag issues

The Hindu  

U.S.-based ride hailing App Uber on Tuesday said its users in India will now be able to call its 24x7 safety helpline to flag issues like misbehaviour, dispute with drivers or breakdowns during an ongoing trip. The new safety feature will allow riders to speak directly to Uber’s inhouse safety team, and is in addition to the in-App SOS button …

Now, Uber users in India can call safety helpline to flag issues
5 years, 7 months ago

Now, Uber users in India can call safety helpline to flag issues

Live Mint  

New Delhi: US-based ride hailing app Uber on Tuesday said its users in India will now be able to call its 24x7 safety helpline to flag issues like misbehaviour, dispute with drivers or break-downs during an ongoing trip. The new safety feature will allow riders to speak directly to Uber's inhouse safety team, and is in addition to the in-app …

Uber's new tool to send in-app reminders to riders for preventing driver identify fraud
5 years, 8 months ago

Uber's new tool to send in-app reminders to riders for preventing driver identify fraud

India TV News  

Uber's new tool to send in-app reminders to riders for preventing driver identify fraud To prevent driver identity fraud, Uber will send in-app reminders and push notification so that riders can match the license plate, car make and model, and driver photo provided in the app before getting into the car. To prevent driver identity fraud, ride-hailing giant Uber on …

Uber rolls out feature urging riders to ‘check your ride’
5 years, 11 months ago

Uber rolls out feature urging riders to ‘check your ride’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Uber is releasing a new feature to help riders ensure they’re getting into the right vehicles. The development comes several weeks after a University of South Carolina student was killed after getting into a car she had mistaken for the Uber ride she hailed. Uber said Thursday it would send a push notification to riders reminding them …

Uber's new safety feature turns smartphones into crash detectors
6 years, 6 months ago

Uber's new safety feature turns smartphones into crash detectors

The Quint  

San Francisco, Sep 6 Ride-hailing major Uber has introduced several new features including one that can give passengers the tools that are needed to get help quickly in the event of a possible crash. Our safety team can also followup by phone to make sure everyone is safe," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a statement on Wednesday. Uber launched …

Uber rolls out safety features for drivers, passengers
6 years, 6 months ago

Uber rolls out safety features for drivers, passengers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Uber is aiming to boost driver and passenger safety in an effort to rebuild trust in the brand. “This is just the beginning of the journey for Uber,” CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Wednesday during the company’s unveiling of the new features in New York City. In April, Uber started doing annual criminal background checks on U.S. drivers …

Uber, Transport Ministry Partner to Push Road Safety Awareness
7 years, 1 month ago

Uber, Transport Ministry Partner to Push Road Safety Awareness

News 18  

As part of its ongoing efforts to encourage road safety awareness, on-demand ride-sharing company Uber today joined hands with Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to push for the cause in the country which witnesses around five lakh accidents every year. “Ensuring road safety is key priority for the government as India witnesses around five lakh accidents and 1.5 …

Uber plans to track drivers who speed, slam the brakes or cut corners
8 years, 9 months ago

Uber plans to track drivers who speed, slam the brakes or cut corners

LA Times  

For now, Uber says it isn’t using the new safety program to penalize drivers or even to reward good driving habits. Uber already retained the smartphone data before launching the program, and drivers were informed during the outfitting process that Uber “may monitor, track or share their data.” Drivers can’t opt out of the program. “I think you sort of …

Uber's SOS button will alert local police control room | IndiaTV News
9 years, 10 months ago

Uber's SOS button will alert local police control room | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Taxi hailing app Uber has upgraded its 'SOS button', which when pressed will now send a real-time alert to the local police control room directly to respond to the emergency. Now, when a rider pushes the SOS button, not only will they be connected with the local authorities over the phone but Uber's backend system will simultaneously generate a real-time …

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