NEW YORK — Uber is aiming to boost driver and passenger safety in an effort to rebuild trust in the brand. The ride-hailing company has created a feature on its app to reach out to passengers ...

Uber plans to add several new safety features this summer. Sarah Tew/CNET. ... In 2015, Houston prosecutors alleged that an Uber driver took a drunk female passenger to his home and raped her.

Uber is doubling down on safety features in an effort to ease rider concerns. The company introduced several new features it plans to launch this year, among them being 911 Assistance and a ...

Uber drivers have long installed dashboard cameras and other devices to monitor their physical and vehicle safety as they transport strangers. But oftentimes, these devices run for more than $100.

Uber's New Safety Features Uber already has several safety measures in place within the app, including Share My Trip. The feature allows travelers to share their route with friends or family.

Drivers on the ride-hailing platform Uber will now have greater protection from false accusations, unfair ratings and unruly riders thanks to a new slate of safety features unveiled by the company … ...

The new features come as the ride-sharing industry at large faces scrutiny over passenger safety. This month, more than a dozen women sued competitor Lyft alleging it mishandled reports of sexual ...

Uber is rolling out new safety features that will allow users to talk to a live safety agent and text 911 operators in the case of emergency. Rebecca Payne, the lead project manager on Uber's ...

An explosive new Washington Post report raises fresh questions about how Uber handles passenger safety. It focuses on Uber's "special investigations unit" which handles some of the worst incidents ...

Uber's New Features Put a Focus on Rider Safety Passengers will be able to text 911 from inside the app. Uber also is offering new ways to confirm a driver's identity.

Uber is aiming to boost driver and passenger safety in an effort to rebuild trust in the brand. The ride-hailing company has created a feature on its app to reach out to passengers and drivers if ...