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Uber unveils much-needed passenger safety features
Uber has taken a lot of flack over passenger safety, but it has just rolled out some long-overdue changes to its app and taken other steps to ensure passengers are secure. First up, a new update will let you automatically provide alerts for up to five "trusted contacts." When you request a ride, the system will prompt you to share the trip and will notify them when you arrive at your destination. It also offers an option to share only nighttime trips.