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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bel Trew

Tech-savvy Ukrainians tap into networks of cabbies and couch surfers to help civilians fleeing war

Bel Trew

From a free “Airbnb for refugees” to Uber-like taxi services for evacuations, tech-savvy Ukrainians are teaming up on websites and apps to help people fleeing Russia’s invasion get a ride away from danger and find shelter across the country.

A movement of volunteers including software developers and politicians have harnessed the internet – be it building websites from scratch and repurposing apps or working with ride-hailing companies – to support civilians suffering from Vladimir Putin’s war as it enters a 10th day.

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