Uber unveils a new global code of conduct and incident response teams for increased safety

Following the alleged rape of a passenger by an Uber driver in India last year, the company announced in December that it would chalk out enhanced safety measures to protect its customers. Today, head of global safety Phillip Cardenas has announced Uber’s initiatives to keep riders safe. The company has put in place a new Code of Conduct for its drivers, which enumerates guidelines on treating customers with respect and looking out for their safety, ensuring compliance with the law and keeping documents up-to-date. A new advisory board will be established to review Uber’s safety practices and guide the company…



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