Staying safe in an Uber

With the festive season filled with alcohol consumption and community members less inclined to drive from mall to mall and party to party, paid taxi services have become a popular option during the holidays.

Uber released a list of safety tips for users of the taxi service and driver-partners.

How to stay safe as an Uber driver-partner this festive season:

• Stay focused while driving
• Avoid parking in dark and unsafe areas
• Drop your passengers off the correct way by pulling over in an allocated parking bay and use your hazards
• Watch out for pedestrians, cyclists and bikers when dropping off passengers.

How to stay safe as an Uber user this festive season:

• Always buckle up even if you are in the backseat
• Share your trip details or estimated time of arrival with loved ones
• Use the in-app help function in case of an emergency
• Give Uber feedback on your trip.

“Safety is a two-way street, especially when two people are sharing a ride and while no means of transportation is 100 per cent free of accidents and incidents, we’re always looking for ways to improve safety,” said Uber sub-Saharan Africa general manager, Alon Lits.

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