This new app may make walking home alone a lot safer

This new app may make walking home alone a lot safer
By Beaut  | Apr 6, 2016

Walking home alone, particularly late at night is a scary prospect for anyone, and to be honest, we do it too often. While we always mean to take taxi or public transport there are times where that just isn't possible.

That's why the new app being released might give people a little bit more confidence about the process. Companion allows a person to have a friend or family member monitor their journey home, and to be on standby in the case of an emergency.

As the video below explains, it really could be an incredibly useful app.

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So what do you reckon? We think it's deadly and could be a really useful tool for many. You can learn more about the app here.