Uber has opposed changes requested by riders and regulators in the past, but will soon be adding upgrades aimed at keeping its U.S. ride-hail customers safe, including an emergency 911 feature akin to a “panic button”.
Riders will also be able to share their trip information with up to five “trusted contacts” on every trip so there are multiple sets of eyes to ensure rides go smoothly.
“In the past, Uber conducted background check reruns in jurisdictions where required,” CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a blog post Thursday. “Going forward, we’ll proactively rerun criminal and motor vehicle checks each year, regardless of whether there is a legal obligation to do so.”
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