7 Tips to Stay Safe While Using a Cab Service:
1. Never ride alone if you have been drinking. Your judgement is impaired!
2. Look for an ID, a meter or some type of markings identifying the car (and usually the driver) as a cab service or a Uber or Lyft service. Take a quick picture of the driver and ID. (Today people takes pics of everything everywhere!) No matter what, if the driver and/or vehicle looks suspicious - don't get in... call for another cab!
3. Check out your surroundings! Always have your 'out' planned.
4. Keep your phone handy! Keep track of your location through your phone's GPS or a map app, so you know where you are at while in-route to your destination. If you feel the driver is going the wrong way, ask him why he chose a certain route. Be ready to call 911! Call a friend, maybe even have them on speakerphone while you are in the cab.
5. It's safer to sit in the back! It gives you some space away from the driver, making it easier to escape them if need be.
6. Be polite... but keep private stuff private!
7. Keep your belongings together, have your fare and tip money ready and be ready to exit the cab when you arrive at your destination.
UBER Driver... and a Drug Deal!
It can be unsafe for the driver as well!
This video below shows what can happen during a bad Uber pick-up! In my opinion,the driver was saved thanks to him having a camera in visible site of the all the passengers!
Other videos can be found on YouTube giving examples of Bad Passengers as well as Bad Uber Drivers!
In theory, Uber is good idea for drivers and passengers. Still Uber, Lyft or any type of cab or limo service can go dangeriously wrong! All of these services have safety measures in place on a corporate level... and as a driver or rider... you should too!
Keep Safe!
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