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She thought she was getting into the right car, but it wasn’t her Uber – University of South Carolina student murdered via @securelytravel
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Uber safety tips in attache thread

@SecurelyTravel Tips to stay safe when using Uber:
1 - Research prior to using Uber the in-app safety application.
2 - Does the image of the car match that which is provided within the app’s screen?
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3 - Check the license plate of the vehicle and make sure it matches the plate number that is being displayed on the app’s screen.
4 - Ask the driver their name for a match with the app’s data.

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5 - Does the driver’s photo match that which the app provides.
6 - Check to make sure the child safely locks lever is up (unlocked) before getting in. (remember the driver can’t lock it from their seat)
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7 - Send a message to a “trusted contact” that you are in the vehicle (you can do this in-app with Uber)
8 - When in your Uber – open the app to the “emergency 911″ button.

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