A free peer-to-peer safety app called Companion is getting a lot shares on social media around the world, and in Peterborough.

Companion—which was created by five students from the University of Michigan—allows users to request a friend or family member to keep them company and virtually track their journey home on GPS.

This personal safety mobile app is perfect for high school, university and college students—and anyone wanting to make sure a loved one gets home safe. Watch the video below to learn more about how it works...

Companion is a peer-to-peer safety app that improves public safety and provides peace of mind to anyone on the move! Download on App Store: http://apple.co/1PilpfF Download on Google Play: http://bit.ly/1IZqdCG http://www.companionapp.io http://www.instagram.com/getcompanion http://www.twitter.com/getcompanion Our mobile app allows users to reach out to family/friends and have them keep an eye on them as they travel late at night.