Uber creates ‘Call Police’ button in Rio de Janeiro

Just three days after announcing that its drivers will be able to see their destination address before accepting rides, Uber announced another key safety feature for drivers and drivers on Friday: a “Call the police” button works directly in the app. The functionality will be directly linked to the emergency service of the Secretary of State for the Rio de Janeiro Military Police (SEPM-RJ).

Therefore, under the terms of cooperation signed between the passenger transportation app and the Rio de Janeiro police force, when Uber residents and operators feel threatened, PM operators must push the button to automatically receive real-time vehicle and journey data on location. . And this will be done without the passenger and driver talking out loud or switching apps.

How will Uber’s “Call Police” button work?

This integration between Uber’s cars and the 190 is a pilot project to be introduced at Baixada Fluminense before expanding to other parts of the state, and is the first deal of its kind celebrated in Brazil.

To track the vehicle, the system uses location signals from mobile phones, such as GPS and Wi-Fi hotspots in the area, as well as details such as the license plate, make, model and color of the vehicle, as well as information such as phone numbers. and driver names and passenger. This integration is possible through the newly established RapidSOS in North America, a platform that can connect connected devices or mobile applications. directly to the emergency services.

In a statement to Uol’s “Tilt” channel, Uber announced that prior to the implementation of the project, training will be held with the operators of the Military Police Operational Communication Center (Cecopom). Upon completion of this tutorial, the new resource will be available immediately.