John Oliver On The 911 System [VIDEO]

John Oliver notes that Uber drivers can often pinpoint your location more accurately than some 911 systems. Via Gizmodo:

Many of the call centers that handle your emergency calls are powered by out-dated technology. John Oliver thinks that’s “fine if you’re describing a Radio Shack, but a little scary if you’re calling a place that handles emergency situations.” He reckons that it’s time things changed.

911—or the thing you call after WebMD fails you, according to Oliver—handles over 240 million calls a year. The people at the other end of the phone are incredible. But creaking infrastructure—as well a lack of cash and not enough staff—is serious, because it means that people can and do die.