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LICENSE PLATE

Inside the app, under the driver details, you can find the license plate for the driver picking you up. Prior to talking to the driver verify the license plate information.

 IF THE INFORMATION DOES NOT MATCH WALK AWAY 

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DRIVER SELFIE

Look at the selfie image uploaded by the driver and see if it matches the driver of the car before entering the car. Primarily check the skin tone, hair color, and face shape.

 IF THE INFORMATION DOES NOT MATCH WALK AWAY 

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ASK THE DRIVER WHO YOU ARE 

Always ask the driver whom they are picking up and they should be able to tell you your full name listed on the account you have with the rideshare app. 

 IF THE INFORMATION DOES NOT MATCH WALK AWAY 

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SHARE YOUR RIDE

Share your ride information with someone you can trust and that is not in the car with you to allow for someone to monitor the ride progress. 

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RIDE IN GROUPS

Statistically, if multiple people are present a crime is less likely to occur and it allows for more people to work through the issues faced.

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RIDE IN BACKSEAT

Riding in the back seat allows space between the driver and the passenger.

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MOVE BEHIND DRIVER

If things become strange move behind the driver and inform them you are exiting on that side of the road. This will prevent the driver from reaching you if an issue occurs.

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STAY ON YOUR PHONE

Continuously text someone while in the car and inform them about your status to allow for someone else to know what is occurring if something happens.

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DON'T GIVE YOUR INFORMATION

You should always only verify your name and/ or destination to prevent from being taken advantage of by non-rideshare individuals.

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DON'T MEET IN UNPOPULATED SPACE

Always meet on a main road where multiple people are present and cars are traveling. Never meet in an ally or deserted place.

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DON'T WAIT OUTSIDE ALONE

Always wait indoors in a safe space with other people and only go outside once the driver has arrived. You should be able to view this on the rideshare app.

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DON'T HESSITATE TO CALL 911

If something feels off or wrong do not get in the car and dial 911 while going to a safe space. Typically you can even file police reports anonymously.