{"id":2479,"date":"2023-04-03T14:12:59","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T22:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sharmin.com\/rideshare\/?p=2479"},"modified":"2023-04-19T14:13:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T22:13:17","slug":"florida-uber-lyft-spring-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sharmin.com\/rideshare\/florida-uber-lyft-spring-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Uber & Lyft Spring Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rideshares are a convenient alternative to public transportation or the storing, care, and maintenance involved with owning a car. When the weather warms up and the sun comes out in the spring, people return to activities that have them visiting beaches, parks, and outdoor cafes during the day and heading out to nightclubs with friends on balmy evenings. Spring weather also means more people are taking time to travel and using rideshare vehicles to navigate unfamiliar locations. But with the increased traffic on the road since the meteoric rise of rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft, studies show an increase in the overall number of traffic accidents, including those involving Uber and Lyft vehicles. Plus, Miami Uber and Lyft rides have been connected to other incidents, including assaults, theft, and sexual assaults.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over 99% of Florida rideshare journeys complete without an incident, so as the weather lures you and your friends indoors, don\u2019t be afraid to go out and get busy in the beautiful sunshine and breezy evenings, but minimize your chances of being injured or harmed during your ride by following some important rideshare safety tips for busy spring travel.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Preventing Injuries in Rideshare Accidents<\/span><\/h2>\n

Somehow even those who automatically buckle up the moment they slip behind the wheel of their own car, fail to use a seatbelt when they get into the back of a rideshare vehicle. To minimize your risk of an injury in the event of an accident<\/a> with your rideshare, always choose the back seat and buckle your seatbelt. Be sure the lap belt sits snugly across your hips and not your abdomen, and remain buckled until the vehicle comes to a full stop. Not only does wearing a seatbelt greatly increase your chances of surviving an accident, but it also increases your rating as a desirable passenger on the rideshare app.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a good idea to check your driver\u2019s rating on the app. Though both Uber and Lyft deactivate contracts with drivers whose rating fall below a specific level, by choosing a highly rated driver with years of experience, you minimize your chances of being involved in a Florida rideshare accident.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Minimizing Your Risk of Becoming a Victim During a Rideshare Experience<\/span><\/h2>\n

While assaults and sexual offenses aren\u2019t common experiences during rideshare rides, sadly, they do occur. A qualified Florida Lyft sexual assault attorney<\/a> at Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. can help navigate your sexual assault case. However, you can minimize your risk of becoming a victim of violent crimes during your rideshare experience by remembering the following important safety tips:<\/span><\/p>\n