Uber and Lyft are the most used apps for ridesharing in Los Angeles. These companies have the highest number of drivers and offer the fastest wait times as well as the best rates. These are the best options if you want to get to an event in Los Angeles.
Continue reading to learn how:
- Wait Inside for Your Driver – get to your destination, it can be tempting to wait at the curb for your driver to arrive. Waiting outside can pose a danger, especially in some areas. To be safe, stay inside until your car arrives. Keep in mind that your smartphone app will alert you when the driver arrives.
- Take into account the Driver’s Rating – After you have been assigned a driver to drive, make sure you check their rating. You can cancel the ride if you don’t like what you see and request another one.
- Double-check the License Plate – The app will provide you with certain information such as the name of the driver, and the make/model of the vehicle. This information is helpful but not the only way to know if the car you’re about to hop into is yours.
- Do not share your personal information – It’s fine to chat up an Uber or Lyft driver but don’t share any personal information such as your full name, address or the name of your place of residence. Keep that information private if you’re on your way back. The driver will not know that you are being dropped off at a party or friend’s home.
- Place your back on the seat – Even if you’re traveling solo, it is best to travel in the back or the middle seat. This is safer for you as well as the driver, and ensures that everyone is comfortable.
- Keep family and friends in the loop – Send a text message to a friend or family member before you get in the car to let them know where you are going and what you’re doing. Lyft and Uber both have features that enable you to share your ETA and inform the recipient of the driver’s name, photo, and other useful information.
- Encourage safety – You are the passenger in the vehicle and have no control over what decisions are made behind the wheel. You can encourage safe behavior, however. You should not open the car’s doors until it has stopped completely.
- Trust your instincts – Your instincts, as in all social situations, are your most valuable asset. If you feel something is not right about the driver or car, trust your gut and cancel the ride. You can ask the driver to pull over at any moment and drop you off, even if you’re not yet at your destination.
Summarized from an article by M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers.
