Rideshares have skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years. The combination of rising gas prices and attempts to save the environment make Ubers and Lyfts the perfect solution.

The companies that offer ridesharing work hard to make their services as safe as possible. There are apps that passengers use to verify their drivers and send their location links to friends. The companies themselves run strict background checks on potential drivers before they’re hired.

No matter how many measures are put into place, it’s impossible to safeguard any vehicle completely. Accidents happen in personal cars, corporate travel, and rideshares.

But you do have some control over how safe your rideshare visit is. To do your part to prevent an accident, use these tips the next time you’re in an Uber or Lyft. Continue reading →