https://finance.yahoo.com/news/uber-apos-911-assistance-now-153200312.html > available in India for years. Passengers, predominantly women, have long complained of sexual assault and harassment from drivers, to the point where they've filed lawsuits and won settlements. The addition both provides these passengers with a valuable tool and makes sure that Uber is aware of a given crisis far sooner than it might be otherwise." data-reactid="19">While it's certainly been possible to call 911 from an Uber before, many consider the feature overdue for the US given that a similar option has been available in India for years. Passengers, predominantly women, have long complained of sexual assault and harassment from drivers, to the point where they've filed lawsuits and won settlements. The addition both provides these passengers with a valuable tool and makes sure that Uber is aware of a given crisis far sooner than it might be otherwise. > TechCrunch" data-reactid="20">TechCrunch