Uber drivers tapped to help curb human trafficking
Uber launches a global program asking its 750,000 U.S. drivers to spot and report suspected trafficking. Partners include Polaris, Thorn, and the McCain Institute. The initiative, starting Monday after Human Trafficking Awareness Month, aims to empower drivers with guidance on recognizing signs and reporting to authorities.
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Drivers urged to watch for human trafficking signs in ride apps
January marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month with tips from Uber on spotting victims. Since 2012 2016 cases and calls rose to 7600 and 26700 respectively. Uber joins 45 companies in ECPAT awareness efforts with airline partners training 140000 front line employees. Keith Avila story shows driver intervention leading to 911 call and a runaway placed in housing.
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Self driving cars may favor light color for safety and sensors
Automakers test driverless cars with no steering wheel as LiDAR favors light hues like white and silver. Axalta and PPG pursue reflective paints to improve safety while preserving aesthetics, with black remaining feasible through advanced coatings.
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Axalta Coating Systems
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