Lyft Adds 911 Access From App
Lyft added access to 911 from its app, it emailed Tuesday. "Emergency assistance -- available to all riders today -- gives you a clear view of your current location and vehicle information, including the license plate, so you can quickly…
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share with dispatchers." All app safety features will include "a way for both drivers and riders to reach 911," blogged President John Zimmer. The company got attention for not offering such capability, while Uber did (see 1902280029). Lyft didn't comment further now.