Perth Passengers in Favor of Security Cameras in Ubers
In a recent poll in Perth, Australia, 73% of females and 67% of males voted in favor of adding security cameras to Uber ride-hailing vehicles.
by Staff
January 9, 2017
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In a recent poll, residents in Perth, Australia, voted in favor of ride-hailing service Uber installing security cameras in its vehicles, according to a report by the West Australian.
The ReachTel poll, commissioned by Campaign Capital, found 70% of those polled agreed that Uber drivers should install security cameras in their vehicles, similar to the taxi industry, says the report.
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Of 876 people polled, 73% of females and 67% of males voted in favor of installing cameras, according to the report.
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