Uber Delivery Workers in Mexico Are Tracking Thieves Through Google Maps and WhatsApp Networks

Uber Delivery Workers in Mexico Are Tracking Thieves Through Google Maps and WhatsApp Networks
A 1,000-person WhatsApp community keeps delivery workers safe
Martha Pskowski
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9 min read·
Dec 11, 2019
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Illustration: Glenn Harvey
On a recent Tuesday night, Luisa Amezquita, a Rappi company delivery worker, was headed home after her last drop-off of the evening when her motorcycle broke down. She was miles from home, and nervous. So…
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