Results for: Safety

Uber India is implementing proactive measures to safeguard user privacy by deleting phone numbers shared in chats between riders and drivers. The company aims to prevent accidental exposure of sensitive information and potential unwanted contact outside the app. Additionally, Uber has introduced phone and address anonymization, concealing precise information from trip histories to enhance user security. The company also offers insurance coverage for riders and drivers in case of accidents or mishaps, providing financial assistance and peace of mind.

Abseiling, also known as rappelling, is a technique used by climbers to descend steep slopes or rocks safely using a rope and a friction device. While climbers need to master rappelling, it is a dangerous skill with the potential for accidents due to mistakes, broken tools, or human error. In the TV show “Baby Reindeer,” a character’s son dies in a rock climbing accident while abseiling, highlighting the hazards of the sport.

A performer has filed a lawsuit against Cirque du Soleil following a 2023 incident in which he was paralyzed during the ‘O’ show. The performer, Kyle Mitrione, dove into a moving platform during the new ‘Island’ act and fractured his neck and spine, resulting in complete quadriplegia. The lawsuit alleges that the act lacked adequate synchronization between music cues and performers, leading to the platform being in Mitrione’s path when he dove. Cirque du Soleil has declined to comment on the matter, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined the company for failing to provide proper safety measures during the show.

Uber is implementing a new rider verification process in 15 U.S. cities, aiming to build trust and reliability for both riders and drivers. Verified riders will receive a blue checkmark on their Uber app profile, indicating to drivers that their identity has been authenticated.

A black bear was spotted in various locations across Corvallis on Sunday morning, leading to multiple reports to the Corvallis Police Department. The bear wandered from central and west Corvallis to the Oregon State University diary fields before moving out of town around 8 a.m. Police emphasized the importance of avoiding any interaction with the bear and seeking shelter indoors or in vehicles until it passes. Authorities are monitoring the situation and urging residents to respect the bear’s space as it attempts to return to its natural habitat.

The National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has implemented a comprehensive cleaning and safety regime for the Namo Bharat trains to ensure a convenient and hygienic travel experience for passengers. The trains undergo thorough interior cleaning daily at the depot, employing both mechanized and manual cleaning methods.

Female performers should be able to engage with their audience without fear of groping, unwanted touching, cat-calling and harassment, the band said in a statement after frontwoman Karla Chubb was sexually assaulted for the second time on their current tour.

NJ Transit has approved a fare increase for its bus routes to New York City. The new fare will be $24.40, a 15% increase from the previous $21.25. The increase is intended to fund safety and reliability upgrades.