Safety Tips For Ride-Sharing Apps

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, In light of the recent tragedy in South Carolina,
Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney shares a few tips to keep in mind when using ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft. According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, here are the steps you can take to ensure a safe ride:

• Request your ride inside – avoid spending unnecessary time outside alone with your phone in hand. Instead, wait indoors until your ride has arrived.
• Be a backseat rider – if you are riding alone, sit in the backseat. This assures you can safely exit of either side o the vehicle to avoid moving traffic.
• Share your trip details with a friend – while in route, tap “share status,” in the app to share your driver’s name, photo, license plate, and location with a trusted friend or family member.
• Protect your personal information – there’s no need to share your phone number or other contact information with your driver.
• Follow your intuition – trust your instincts and use your best judgment when riding and if you feel like you’re in an emergency situation, dial 911.

I also extend my sincerest condolences to the family of Samantha Josephson of Robbinsville, NJ. May she rest in peace.
To read more tips like these and other consumer tips, you can visit my websitewww.kevinjrooney.com