It looks like Uber is actually starting to take safety seriously

Following a string of assaults, rapes, and attempted assaults and rapes, Uber promised to make safety the primary focus of its ride-sharing service, and it looks like the company is making good on that promise. Yesterday, Uber announced that it has assembled a safety advisory board, which will work to ensure that both drivers and passengers have a safe ride-sharing experience. There are currently six members of the board, including a law professor and a police commissioner, but that number is expected to increase in the future.