It's clear apps like Uber and Lyft are here to stay, but recent attacks on riders have many people thinking about how they can take more precautions. The Bellevue Police department has a few tips that can help you make sure you're getting picked up by the right person, and ensure your safety during the ride. Assistant Chief of Police at the Bellevue Police Department Carl Kleinknecht joins New Day Northwest to give us safety tips.
Check out Kleinknecht's tips below!
- Verify the license plate of the vehicle you are getting into is the same as the car on your app. Many ride-sharing vehicles are similar.
- Make sure the license plate number on the car matches the license plate number listed on the ride app.
- If given the option, let someone else know you're in an Uber or a Lyft.
- Ask “What’s my name?” Verify that the driver picking you up knows your name and is, in fact, the driver you have called.
- Never get into a vehicle with an unknown driver.
- Never accept rides from someone claiming to be a ride-share driver if you haven’t ordered their specific vehicle through the app.
- Report any unacceptable behavior to the ride-share company and the police.
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