First responders in San Francisco will now be able to track down passengers of ride-hailing service Uber faster during emergency situations, thanks to new technology that allows information sharing between Uber and the city’s Department of Emergency Management.
The new RapidSOS software technology will come in handy when riders use the Uber app’s emergency button, allowing 911 dispatchers in the city find out a rider’s precise location.
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