{"id":2508,"date":"2023-07-05T09:15:56","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T17:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sharmin.com\/rideshare\/?p=2508"},"modified":"2023-07-11T09:24:04","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T17:24:04","slug":"summer-uber-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sharmin.com\/rideshare\/summer-uber-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Uber Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer is the season of fun outdoor social gatherings, family outings, and vacations to new destinations. It\u2019s also the busiest season for rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft, especially in beachy locations, mountain states, and to and from airports and resort areas. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/injuryfacts.nsc.org\/motor-vehicle\/overview\/crashes-by-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traffic accident fatalities peak between July through September, <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including accidents involving Uber vehicles. Research shows an overall increase in traffic fatalities by 3% since the rise of the rideshare industry. Traffic congestion peaks in many locations during the summer season, partly due to rideshare vehicles that not only transport passengers but often cruise the streets between passengers while awaiting bookings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the warm weather has you out and about and exploring new places, it\u2019s important to minimize the chances of an accident by keeping some summer Uber safety tips in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand the Uber App\u2019s Safety Features<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Uber App has integrated safety features that all passengers should use in an emergency situation. Uber\u2019s safety features include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic GPS tracking to keep a record of your trip<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An in-app emergency assistance touch button to immediately notify authorities of your location and your request for help<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A \u201cFollow my Ride\u201d feature to let passengers share their ride information and progress through the trip with a friend or family member from their list of trusted contacts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important for Uber passengers to familiarize themselves with the app\u2019s built-in safety toolkit before requesting an Uber ride.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay Inside to Request Your Ride<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing on a curb with your phone in hand while you look around for a vehicle matching the description of your Uber car can make you appear an easy target to those with bad intentions. Instead of standing outside to request and wait for your Uber ride, it\u2019s best to remain indoors and close to others while you use your app to request a ride. Then, use the app\u2019s built-in tracking features to follow the driver\u2019s progress toward your location. Only leave your safe, indoor location to meet your driver when they\u2019ve arrived.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Identities Before Getting Into an Uber Vehicle<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of announcing your name to the Uber driver, passengers should always ask the driver to confirm their name from their app. You can do this by asking, \u201cWho are you here to pick up?\u201d Then, double-check that you\u2019re getting into the correct vehicle by checking the car\u2019s make and model and comparing the license tag to the one listed in your app. Compare the driver\u2019s appearance with their photo which also appears in your app. Only get inside the vehicle after confirming a match.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take Reasonable Safety Precautions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always choose the back seat of the Uber car, rather than the front passenger seat. Statistically, the back seat is the safest location in the event of an accident. However, some Uber passengers neglect to buckle their seatbelts because they feel overly safe in the backseat. It\u2019s still critical to fasten your seatbelt even when you\u2019re riding in the back seat of your Uber car.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you get into an Uber vehicle, remember the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect your personal information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always follow your intuition\u2014you can end your Uber ride or use the app\u2019s safety toolkit to request help at any time during the rideshare experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t distract the driver with conversation during your trip<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you don\u2019t use the \u201cFollow my Ride\u201d feature, you should always tell a loved one where you are going, notify them when you get into the vehicle, and again when you arrive safely at your destination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to take these reasonable safety measures any time you request a ride through a rideshare app, but be especially cautious during peak travel times, including during the summer months. If your Uber driver ever gets in an accident, contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharmin.com\/rideshare\/florida-uber-accident-attorney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Uber accident attorney<\/a> to navigate your legal options and potential right to compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is the season of fun outdoor social gatherings, family outings, and vacations to new destinations. It\u2019s also the busiest season for rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft, especially in beachy locations, mountain states, and to and from airports and resort areas. 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