It’s something Uber (as well as other companies) has been working to address over the years.
Now the company has taken another incremental step withan update to its in-app Safety Toolkit.
It’s intended as a sort of safety net for non-critical situations when direct assistance may not be necessary.
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Once sent, you might continue to update the 911 operator as needed.
All of these Safety Toolkit updates should be available now through the Uber app.
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