As a college student, many of use popular ride share services like Uber and Lyft to get around after a night out of drinking.
However, given my last true crime story regarding the murder of Samantha Josephson, I thought now would be the best time to share some tips and tricks on how to stay safe on your nights out using services like these!
According to Uber’s website they have an entire page dedicated to “Safety Tips for Riders” and these ten tips go for any ride share service including Lyft as well.
These ten tips include:
- Request your ride inside.
- Check your ride. (matching license plate and driver picture)
- Have the driver confirm your name before entering the vehicle.
- Be a back-seat rider.
- ALWAYS wear your seat belt.
- Share your trip details with loved ones.
- Protect your personal information.
- Follow your intuition.
- Be kind and respectful.
- Give feedback about each of your trips.
These tips and tricks from Uber themselves will always help you stay safe no matter what ride share service you’re using, especially during those drunk nights out.
You can find out more information and safety tips directly here on Uber’s website as well as Lyft.
Stay safe out there!