[ad_1] In the long run, we will be a better company for taking this step today—because I firmly believe that companies who are open, accountable, and unafraid are ultimately the companies that succeed. (3/3) — dara khosrowshahi (@dkhos) December 5, 2019 Uber mentioned developments like its In-app safety button, as well as new changes. It […]
Category: Safety
Twenty more women sue Lyft over ‘inadequate’ response to sexual assaults
[ad_1] The complaint also accuses Lyft of hiding the extent of sexual assault issues, promoting a culture that silences victims and hindering police efforts to investigate cases. It doesn’t tell women how Lyft investigates incidents, whether or not there were prior reports or even whether or not the company has kicked an offending driver from […]
Australia rolls out AI cameras to spot drivers using their phones
[ad_1] The first three months of the initiative will let first-infraction drivers get away with a warning. After that, however, it gets expensive. They’ll receive a $344 AUD ($233 US) fine and five demerit points in typical cases, with those figures climbing to $457 AUD ($309 US) for school zone violations and 10 demerit points […]
Uber will test an audio recording safety feature in Brazil and Mexico
[ad_1] Beginning in December, users in those cities will be allowed to opt in to activate audio recording on all trips. If, after the trip, they’d like to report a safety incident, they can submit the audio recording to Uber’s customer support agents. Riders and drivers will not be able to listen to the audio […]
Xiaomi is adding early earthquake warnings to MIUI phones in China
[ad_1] Xiaomi smartphone and set-top box owners in China will soon have access to potentially life-saving early earthquake warnings right on their devices. At its annual Mi Developer conference in Bejing, the Chinese electronics company said its MIUI 11-based smartphones and Mi TV set-top boxes now include an early earthquake warning feature. Xiaomi claims the […]
Bird offers scooter credits when you take ‘helmet selfies’
[ad_1] The company is encouraging cities to implement Helmet Selfie by getting in touch. Accordingly, Bird will help you find the helmet you need. It’s launching a global Safety Marketplace that will offer a “curated” mix of helmets and other safety gear. If you’re not sure what equipment to get or just don’t want to […]
This ‘O-29’ hum is the sound of Ford’s new hybrid SUVs
[ad_1] Both vehicles are already reaching dealers, although a plug-in hybrid Escape won’t arrive until 2020. The company doesn’t have much choice when the EU and other governments will require sounds in the name of pedestrian safety. At the same time, it’s evident that Ford is using this as a marketing opportunity. The creation of […]
Senator urges Uber and Lyft to run fingerprint background checks
[ad_1] “They have a real responsibility for taking every possible step to do background checks that are reliable and comprehensive,” he told the Washington Post. He said both companies had “ambiguous” responses to questions he sent them about ridesharing safety measures. He sought more details following reports about Uber’s investigations team allegedly being told to […]
Airbnb will verify every listing in the name of safety
[ad_1] The company had already promised close reviews of high-risk rentals, such as people renting giant homes when they live in the area. The Halloween shooting occurred at an estate that was ostensibly rented for a family gathering, but was really used to host a party with more than 100 guests. To back up the […]
Airbnb bans ‘party houses’ following Halloween shooting
[ad_1] The executive vowed tighter scrutiny as well, including a rapid response team devoted to party houses and expanded human screening for “high-risk” rentals the company’s technology flags for closer review. These combined initiatives could take effect relatively quickly, as Chesky vowed a “10 day sprint” to review and speed up its new safety efforts. […]