{"id":22566,"date":"2020-10-28T13:03:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T17:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=22566"},"modified":"2023-06-05T13:52:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T18:52:22","slug":"5-tips-for-staying-safe-while-riding-in-an-uber-or-lyft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-staying-safe-while-riding-in-an-uber-or-lyft\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Staying Safe While Riding in an Uber or Lyft"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ridesharing_company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rideshare apps<\/a> like Uber and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lyft<\/a> are a popular way to get from point A to B.\u00a0 Riders love it because it\u2019s typically faster and cheaper than calling a traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taxicab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taxi<\/a>.\u00a0 Simply open the app, enter your destination, and choose the ride that fits your <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Budget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">budget<\/a>.\u00a0 You\u2019ll be able to see where your driver is and know when to expect them.\u00a0 No matter which rideshare app you choose, there are some safety guidelines you need to follow to ensure your trip goes smoothly.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make sure the driver&#8217;s information matches what\u2019s in the app<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people have gotten into the wrong vehicle because they weren\u2019t paying attention, so the ride didn&#8217;t end well.\u00a0 When you request a ride, the app always shows you who\u2019s coming, what kind of car they\u2019re driving and the license plate number.\u00a0 This is all for your benefit.\u00a0 Always confirm the information before getting in.\u00a0 Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vehicle_registration_plate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">license plate<\/a>, see if the driver matches his or her picture and ask for their name.\u00a0 If the information doesn\u2019t match, don\u2019t get in.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Always wear your seat belt<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2017, 47% of people who died in a car accident weren\u2019t wearing seat belts.\u00a0 No matter how short the ride or how good of a driver the person claims to be, always buckle up.\u00a0 This will prevent you from being ejected from the vehicle if an accident occurs.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Share the details of your trip with someone you trust<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re traveling alone, especially at night, make sure someone knows your plans.\u00a0 Both Uber and Lyft have a share your trip feature which allows up to 5 contacts to see your location in real time.\u00a0 It also provides driver details and an estimated arrival time, so they know when you\u2019re supposed to reach your destination.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Provide driver feedback<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of your ride you\u2019ll be asked to rate your driver.\u00a0 Don\u2019t just ignore the request.\u00a0 Your feedback helps distinguish between good and bad drivers.\u00a0 With Lyft, if you give the driver less than three stars, you\u2019ll never been matched with them again.\u00a0 If the driver receives enough low ratings, they may be removed from the app.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trust your intuition<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p 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