Airbnb, Google move to curb organised inauguration violence

Airbnb said it also was investigating whether people named as participants in the Capitol attack by law enforcement had used their services. — AFP

SAN FRANCISCO: Airbnb and Google on Jan 13 unveiled steps aimed at heading off attacks on US democracy as inauguration day neared for President-elect Joe Biden.

The leading home-sharing platform put out word it is banning bookings in Washington around the time of Biden’s Jan 20 inauguration after local authorities asked people to stay away following the attack on the US Capitol.