Uber’s new safety features likely to put it further ahead

Emergency button: with the push of a button in the app, riders, drivers and delivery-partners can connect directly to private emergency services and security response, when needed, through a third party private security supplier.

Trusted contacts: riders can designate five friends or family members as “trusted contacts” and, with a tap, share trip information, which is customisable in their trip sharing preferences.

Safety centre: a new apphoused safety information hub where users can find information on some of the key existing safety tools in the app, including a 24/7 team, information on the driver and the car, trip GPS-tracking and the rating and feedback system.

Speed alerts: a feature reminding drivers and delivery partners to keep within the posted limits.