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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> tech-vi@groups.io <tech-vi@groups.io> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Goldfield<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, December 27, 2021 5:08 PM<br><b>To:</b> tech-vi@groups.io<br><b>Subject:</b> [tech-vi Announce List] When Uber Becomes Dangerous: How to Rideshare Safely<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p>From the Tech-VI list owner: <o:p></o:p></p><p>In addition to the tips mentioned in this article I’ll offer some suggestions of my own which are relevant to someone with little or no vision. These are habits which I regularly engage in when using Uber or Lyft.<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>Using a service such as AIRA or Be My Eyes can be helpful to assist in verifying that the car promised in the app is the car that you are approaching.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>I also activate the Share option from within the ride sharing app and send the ride progress information to my wife. Those who aren’t married can do this by sending ride progress information to a trusted friend or significant other. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>I also use a GPS app on my phone to monitor the progress of the trip. First, doing this lets you know where you are in the event that the driver’s GPS is not audible. In fact, I not only use Blindsquare to let me know what is around me but I also simultaneously use Google Maps to provide me information about the trip, where we’re supposed to turn along with my estimated time of arrival. This allows me to interact with the driver by making comments about where we are or by saying things such as, “looks like we’re three minutes away.” This has the benefit of making the driver aware of the fact that you are aware and knowledgeable concerning your surroundings and that he or she doesn’t have some dependent, clueless blind passenger in his or her vehicle.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>WhatIsMyIPAddress - Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 10:29 AM<o:p></o:p></p><h1>When Uber Becomes Dangerous: How to Rideshare Safely<o:p></o:p></h1><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>Unable to fetch full text content for this article, please use the link to the web view to read the entire article.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p>The convenience of ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft has made it easier than ever to get from point A to point B. But just because it’s convenient doesn’t mean it’s 100% safe. If you’re not careful, your Uber ride can take a turn for the worse, and you might find yourself in a troubling situation.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Learn how to take the risks of ridesharing seriously, and which tips can help keep you safe.<o:p></o:p></p><h3><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The most common ridesharing apps</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p>When you think of ridesharing, you probably think about Uber and LYFT first. While these two apps certainly dominate the ridesharing market, they’re not the only ones available for people who want to pay for a ride without using a taxi. Uber and Lyft aren’t set up for long-distance trips, for instance, and some other apps fill that need.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Popular ridesharing apps around the world are:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Uber<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>LYFT<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>BlaBla Car<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Hitch<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Wingz<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Via<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Bridj<o:p></o:p></li></ul><h3><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>What are the biggest risks to using rideshare apps?</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p>When you take a ride with a stranger using a popular ridesharing app, what are some of the most likely things to go wrong?<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Fake drivers</span></strong>: It’s not uncommon for criminals to pose as Uber or LYFT drivers and trick unsuspecting passengers into getting into the car with them. Their malicious intentions range in severity, from abducting passengers to pretending the app’s payment system doesn’t work so they can steal their money.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Normal vehicle safety</span></strong>: Maybe riders don’t think about safety because they’re in a stranger’s car, or maybe they put too much blind faith in their drivers. Whatever the reason, riders don’t always exercise the basics of vehicle safety and aren’t prepared when their driver gets into a serious accident.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Drivers with criminal history</span></strong>: Rideshare apps require background checks for their drivers, but people without a history can still have criminal intent. They have legitimate driver profiles on the app but may end up <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmoney.cnn.com%2F2018%2F04%2F30%2Ftechnology%2Fuber-driver-sexual-assault%2Findex.html&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb1ea8f2fec5e44c09d9e08d9c97b9fc4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637762355061461594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Xi9e6CzNVnM7XuM%2B5Aq0ih6Pexghy3oNnzOkjn3GsuY%3D&reserved=0">sexually abusing or assaulting</a> their passengers.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><h3><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>How to rideshare safely</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p>Most ridesharing apps have safety policies or publish tips on how to use their app safely. Read these policies before you start requesting rides:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uber.com%2Fca%2Fen%2Fsafety%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb1ea8f2fec5e44c09d9e08d9c97b9fc4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637762355061461594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=4F0f5iJFaqAqG2wYrX7ErBBhgTFzFM1FxFEdfPOCZ80%3D&reserved=0">Uber’s safety policy</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhelp.lyft.com%2Fhc%2Fe%2Farticles%2F115012923127-Safety-policies&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb1ea8f2fec5e44c09d9e08d9c97b9fc4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637762355061461594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=qyZnB%2Bz%2BlijPMjLzyR16tJ2s9MroMU62BKfRDj%2FjdLc%3D&reserved=0">LYFT’s safety policy</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.blablacar.com%2Fhc%2Fen-gb%2Fcategories%2F360002754399-Trust-safety-accessibility&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb1ea8f2fec5e44c09d9e08d9c97b9fc4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637762355061461594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Jz6dEwkAj8cHtZ8Gvrzqo4rcKEkn5E0gcEEgsgF5f8g%3D&reserved=0">BlaBla Car’s safety policy</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wingz.me%2Fsafety%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb1ea8f2fec5e44c09d9e08d9c97b9fc4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637762355061461594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=1bTclNzvfudPNcswKgc6BBzFTy3y%2BVsFrz6H0Gr%2BUv0%3D&reserved=0">Wingz’s safety policy</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fridewithvia.com%2Fsafety%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb1ea8f2fec5e44c09d9e08d9c97b9fc4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637762355061461594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=1MC9ZAWd6b6XkvCH29kZ3tLCSUnrrtpvGbX8boLW2pw%3D&reserved=0">Via’s safety policy</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=1024 height=683 style='width:10.6666in;height:7.1166in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D7FFCC.0EB34580" alt="Image removed by sender."></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p>In addition to reading the app’s safety policies, keep these general tips in mind as well:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Make the driver tell you your name</span></strong>: If they’re your driver, they should have your first name and your requested destination available on the app. Before you even open the door, ask the driver to confirm your name and destination so you know they’re legit.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Match the license plate number and the driver’s appearance</span></strong>: When the car pulls up, make sure the license plate number and car’s description match the one you see in the app. Also, get a good look at the driver to see if their appearance matches their photo on the app.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Avoid ridesharing alone</span></strong>: If you can, avoid taking an Uber or a Lyft by yourself. When there are two or more of you, it’s more likely one of you will be able to contact authorities if needed. For longer trips, between cities for example, definitely avoid going by yourself if you can help it.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Use other life-saving security apps</span></strong>: Apps like Uber and LYFT have built-in safety features, such as allowing you to share live updates of your trip with friends. Supplement these features with other <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwhatismyipaddress.com%2F7-apps-that-will-make-you-feel-safer&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb1ea8f2fec5e44c09d9e08d9c97b9fc4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637762355061461594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=lZLVcr8Pddji4YvBzLpi48bVF7oADvR6uAJFYiKSLj0%3D&reserved=0">safety apps</a>, such as bSafe, Red Panic Button, or Tego. These apps can track your location and send it to friends, turn your phone into a panic button that alerts the authorities, or start clandestinely recording audio or video.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sit in the back</span></strong>: If you have the option to, always sit in the backseat of an Uber or Lyft. You can keep a better eye on both the road and the driver this way. Plus it makes it harder for the driver to physically reach you. While you’re at it, try to sit as close to the door as possible in case you need to get out quickly.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Call a friend during the ride</span></strong>: To make yourself feel safer, call someone during the ride and let them know you’re in an Uber or LYFT. This also indicates to the driver that someone else knows where you are and that they’re tracking your ride. If you can’t reach anyone or it’s a late hour, leave yourself a voice memo and pretend you’re on a call so the driver still thinks you’re speaking with someone else.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Communicate via the app</span></strong>: Never try to communicate with your driver outside of the app. Don’t give out your phone number, email address, or any contact info other than your first name. If you need to send a message to the driver or to call them, do so through the app.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><h3><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Ridesharing and COVID-19</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p>Since 2020, ridesharing safety has included measures for COVID-19 as well. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US has <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fcommunity%2Forganizations%2Frideshare-drivers-for-hire.html&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb1ea8f2fec5e44c09d9e08d9c97b9fc4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637762355061461594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=gfhiaagRlPHvtAW08%2FOWeA1lsX8pbBxwDXIxW6%2FCvAI%3D&reserved=0">guidelines</a> for driver-for-hire services, and how both passengers and drivers should conduct themselves during a ride.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Generally, both drivers and passengers should wear face masks when inside the vehicle. Drivers should avoid picking up multiple passengers who would otherwise not be riding together on the same route as well. Both drivers and passengers should avoid touching their face, eyes, nose, or mouth throughout the ride and aim to disinfect their hands as soon as the journey is over.<o:p></o:p></p><h3><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Staying safe in your Rideshare</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p>Ride-hailing apps have revolutionized mobility, allowing people to move across cities and even entire regions affordably. Ridesharing can be dangerous, however, when some people use the apps for bad intentions. 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