{"id":2506,"date":"2023-07-11T09:14:03","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T17:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sharmin.com\/rideshare\/?p=2506"},"modified":"2023-07-11T09:14:03","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T17:14:03","slug":"how-safe-is-ridesharing-with-uber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sharmin.com\/rideshare\/how-safe-is-ridesharing-with-uber\/","title":{"rendered":"How Safe is Ridesharing With Uber?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uber and other rideshare vehicles are good ways to travel to a destination within your community or to new, unfamiliar places when you\u2019re enjoying a vacation far away from home. Uber rides are faster and offer more privacy and comfort compared to public transportation. But how safe are Uber rides? According to research, overall numbers of traffic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/ride-sharing-killing-people-yes-study-suggests-critics-are-doubtful\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accidents with fatalities have increased by 3% <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">since rideshare services like Uber and Lyft became popular methods of transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the vast majority of rideshare trips end with the passenger safely delivered to their destination, there are some safety facts associated with rideshare vehicles that help potential passengers make an informed choice when they choose the Uber option.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take Advantage of Uber\u2019s Safety Toolkit<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uber has integrated several safety features directly into the app for passengers to use as a precaution and in the event of an emergency. This safety toolkit includes the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GPS tracking that follows the progress of the rideshare journey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An emergency button that sends a request for help to the authorities along with the passenger\u2019s GPS location\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u201cFollow My Ride\u201d feature allows a passenger to share information about their trip, including the pick-up location, drop-off destination, and the progress of the journey to a trusted contact<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These safety tools can improve personal safety during the rideshare journey. Passengers should always choose the backseat of the Uber vehicle, fasten their seatbelts, and avoid distracting the driver with conversation in order to minimize their risk of injuries in an Uber accident.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uber Accident Facts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ridesharing is a booming industry, taking in 11 billion dollars since 2010. Uber now averages about 45 rides per second in the United States alone. The number of Uber accidents was lowest in 2010 when the service began but has climbed steadily along with the rideshare industry boom. Uber accident facts to consider include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uber and Lyft currently average about 100 accident fatalities per year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21% of Uber accident fatalities are rideshare driver deaths<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58% of deaths were third-party passengers and other drivers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21% of Uber-accident fatalities occurred to motorcyclists injured in collisions with rideshare vehicles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90% of Uber accidents happen in urban areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rise in traffic congestion linked to Uber and Lyft vehicles has increased overall traffic accidents by about 1,000 accidents per day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of collisions at drop-off and pickup locations is on the rise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 3% rise in traffic fatalities per year associated with rideshare vehicles amounts to nearly 1,000 deaths per year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Happens if I\u2019m in an Uber Accident?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uber drivers have a ride-check feature included in their app that detects a crash and automatically notifies both Uber and the local authorities in the area of the crash. If the tool detects a suspected crash, it prompts both driver and passenger to use the app\u2019s safety tool kit to report the crash and request emergency services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in an accident either as an Uber passenger or in your own vehicle in a collision with an Uber car, the driver\u2019s special insurance provides coverage for your property damage and injuries. The coverage works on a structured system that depends on the stage of the rideshare during the crash including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$25,000 in property damage and personal injury coverage per person or $50,000 per accident when an accident occurs while the driver\u2019s app is engaged and they\u2019re waiting for a booking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to $1 million in property damage and personal injury coverage if an accident occurs while the driver is on their way to pick up a booked passenger and throughout the rideshare journey until drop-off<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The driver\u2019s personal car insurance policy is in place when the app is turned off and they are using their vehicle for personal reasons<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the tiered structure of rideshare insurance, it often takes an experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharmin.com\/rideshare\/florida-uber-accident-attorney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uber accident attorney in Fort Lauderdale<\/a> to to prove liability and determine insurance coverage after an Uber accident.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uber and other rideshare vehicles are good ways to travel to a destination within your community or to new, unfamiliar places when you\u2019re enjoying a vacation far away from home. 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