Cleared?
The tool was reportedly cleared for use by Uber's legal team.
They cleared an app that is intended to allow a suspect wanted in a criminal investigation to evade arrest?1
Methinks they need a new legal team. Or will do soon once the current one starts finding out what can happen to lawyers who advise clients on how to evade arrest.
1 RTFA - "...thwarts attempts by police to arrest..Uber drivers...wherever the...service is restricted or banned..."