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Safe Rideshare Practices

An increasing number of South Florida residents are choosing to ditch car ownership and driving themselves in favor of a chauffeured experience with a rideshare service. Many assume it’s the elderly that make the most use of rideshares, but young people are the primary users. Many younger people are delaying obtaining a license or simply getting a state ID for identification purposes.

Multiple Benefits

Rideshares enable you to save money. You don’t have to make car payments, obtain insurance, or pay for gas and maintenance. Drivers will also deliver you to locations outside the range of city transit services and you don’t need to worry about OUI charges after a night on the town.

The Disadvantages

There are some disadvantages to ridesharing of which to be aware. Your driver may still be involved in an accident for any number of reasons and you could be injured. You could also find yourself late for an appointment. Drivers use GPS and almost everyone has discovered that GPS isn’t always accurate. There’s always the potential for rideshare users and their drivers to be the victims of violence.

Tips to Help Keep You Safe

Using a rideshare service is easy and convenient, but you must always make your personal safety a priority. Employ the following safety precautions to minimize risk.

  • Always request your ride from an indoor location
  • Check your driver’s rating
  • Share your ride with a family member or trusted friend going to the same destination whenever possible
  • Always confirm the vehicle description, license plate number and driver before entering a vehicle
  • Sit in the back seat and always use the seatbelt
  • Don’t divulge personal information if you choose to chat with your driver
  • Never pay with cash
  • Don’t wait alone for your ride if at all possible
  • Wait for your ride indoors whenever you can, or a well-lit area at the very least
  • Pay attention to your surroundings and not your phone while waiting

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