Uber and Lyft Do’s and Don’ts for Safe Rides

ORLANDO, Fla. – Ridesharing, a decade ago the closest thing we had was the carpool to work and school, now it’s the norm to hit your app and have a complete stranger pick you up and drive you wherever you need to go. But there are dangers to think about.

A new report from Lyft revealed there were more than 4,000 cases of sexual assault over a three-year period. Uber reported almost six-thousand sexual assaults over two years. There is no foolproof prevention to keep riders safe, but there are precautions riders can take to stay safer.

With more than 25 percent of the U.S. population requesting a ride at least once a month, how can you make sure you’re safe?

First, prepare your purse. Carry a charged cell phone, a credit card, and cash. Also, think about what items, like keys or pens, could be used for self-defense. Share your trip with others. Both Uber and Lyft make it easy with share buttons directly on their apps.