After Delhi rape case, Uber comes with a panic button

Mumbai: Amid safety concerns, taxi service company Uber is set to launch two features in India, including a “panic button”, after a woman was allegedly raped in New Delhi by a driver working for the firm.

Uber’s general manager for Mumbai, Shailesh, in a blog post, said beginning February 11, Uber will launch an in-app panic (SOS) button that would allow a rider to alert the local police at the push of a button in case of an emergency.

It will also introduce a safety net feature, which would allow users to easily share their trip details with up to five friends.