INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Uber today brought "Safety Toolkit" to India -- a comprehensive set of features in the app for riders -- after rolling it out first in the
US.Riders can access the "Safety Toolkit" on the home screen of the app from the moment the driver accepts the trip through when the trip
ends.Riders can also find safety tips built in partnership with law enforcement and learn about driver screening processes, insurance
protections and community guidelines."At Uber, safety is a top priority and we look towards harnessing technology to solve rider and driver
safety concerns in more innovative ways
The roll-out of ''Safety Toolkit'' to millions of riders across India is an extension of this commitment to the community," Sachin Kansal,
Director, Product Management, Uber, said in a statement.Launched in the US in May, the design and features have been determined largely
based on feedback from thousands of riders.India was the first market where Uber launched the emergency button, which will now be part of
the "Safety Toolkit" in the app."A key feature is ''Trusted Contacts'' which offers riders the option to automatically share all or select
late night trips with their family," Mr Kansal added.This feature allows riders to designate up to five near and dear ones with whom they
can be regularly prompted to share a trip.Riders can modify the settings to share all trips, night-time only trips, or none at all.
