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Downing Street signalled it could back plans for an emergency 'walk me home' number to boost women's safety today.
The service has been proposed by BT chief executive Philip Jansen in response to public outrage over the murder of Sarah Everard.
It would allow the vulnerable to have their journeys tracked, triggering an alert if they failed to reach home in time.
Women could also use the mobile app – potentially with the number 888 – to summon police if they felt threatened.
Asked about the idea today, the Prime Minister's official spokesman said: 'We will consider the proposals very carefully and respond in due course.
'We welcome this sort of innovation and joint working with the private sector as we need a whole-of-society approach in tackling violence against women and girls.'
Women could also use the mobile app – potentially with the number 888 – to summon police if they felt threatened.
The service has been proposed by BT chief executive Philip Jansen in response to public outrage over the murder of Sarah Everard .
Home Secretary Priti Patel has already approved the proposal submitted earlier this week by BT, which has run the 999 service for 84 years.
In a letter to the Home Secretary, Mr Jansen said technology should be used to tackle male violence.
He said it might cost as little as
