Uber Technologies Inc will connect US riders directly to emergency number 911 from this summer, the latest in a package of measures designed to improve the global ride hailing company's popular image.
The company said its app will have a dedicated “safety centre” feature that will include information on driver screening processes, insurance protections and community guidelines.
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