This Holiday Season, let's all rejoice and be safe going into the New Year!!
Here is an Alarming Trend to be aware of...
Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft recently, a troubling issue has come to light: a spike in intoxicated drivers on these platforms.
Let that sink in for a moment. The very service many of us rely on to get home safely could now be putting us in danger.
It raises serious questions:
Are platforms doing enough to vet their drivers?
Should there be stronger real-time monitoring, like requiring sobriety tests before drivers go online?
How can we, as passengers, help hold these companies accountable?
Planning on using a rideshare to get home, might not be enough under certain circumstances, get a DD, have someone travel with you, stay over at a friends.
Check out altertives here in Austin like Waymo the Driverless Lyft.
As passengers, we need to stay vigilant:
If something feels off during a ride, report it immediately.
Use features like trip-sharing to let friends or family track your ride in real time.
Keep communication open with rideshare companies to demand transparency and action.
What are your thoughts? How can rideshare companies step up to address this issue?
#RideshareSafety #Uber #Lyft #PublicSafety #Accountability
