Wait indoors or in a populated, well-lit area when possible
Uber’s Women Preferences feature to request a female driver when available can be an additional layer of comfort
Match the license plate, vehicle, and driver’s photograph with the app before getting in
Rather than offering your name first, ask, “Who are you here to pick up?”
Never enter a vehicle when its details do not exactly match the app, even if the driver offers an explanation
Before closing the door, confirm that there are no odd looking locks and that child locks are not on so that the rear doors can be opened normally
Share your trip status with a trusted person
Follow the route on your own phone and speak up if something appears wrong
Limit personal details, including where you live, whether you live alone, and your daily routine
If asked, always say you are seeing friends, your boyfriend is at home waiting for you, your parents are meeting you, etc.
If you feel unsafe, call a friend or family and ensure you speak loud enough, without necessarily saying you feel uncomfortable, sharing that you are in a rideshare and approximately where you are, making the point to the driver that someone is expecting you, knows your location, and is tracking your arrival.
Familiarize yourself with the rideshare app’s emergency tools, which may include an emergency assistance button, text-to-911 to discreetly text emergency services, live help from a trained safety agent, and the ability to share your live location and route real-time with trusted contacts