Online ride-hailing software "Uber" (Uber) will launch a new emergency aid feature for Australian users, which can be used to guide police to find themselves in danger, according to the Australian website Compendium.
It is reported that Uber announced that Australia and New Zealand will become the second region in the world to accept security functions in cooperation with local police and other relevant agencies after North America.
In the coming weeks, drivers and passengers will be able to immediately contact the emergency call "000" and send their location to emergency services via GPS if necessary. At the same time, passengers can share their itinerary with five trusted families and friends so that they can follow their journey.
Andersen (Susan Anderson), general manager of Uber Australia and New Zealand, said security was a top priority for Uber. The first thing drivers and passengers want is security. Uber has partnered with law enforcement agencies to provide them with something useful, and the police will receive a real-time location map and an address. Uber will track passengers' travel records. And to provide law enforcement agencies with very important information to ensure the safety of people.
Meanwhile, Uber is pushing ahead with global efforts to improve its security reputation, with former New State Constable Gallagher (Justin Gallagher) taking charge of Uber's law enforcement relations in Australia. He said he believes more technology can make passengers safer than ever. He looks forward to working with Uber to address a wider range of ride safety issues affecting cities and communities.
It is reported that Uber has recently introduced a number of policies in Australia to improve passenger security and personal information protection, including the addition of built-in location tracking features, the removal of passenger pick-up addresses from the driver's travel records and so on. (Gao Jiawen)
