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  • June 29, 2022

MUPD safety reminder regarding ride share apps

August 24, 2020

MUPD reminds the Marquette community to take precaution when using ride share apps such as Uber or Lyft.

Here are a few specific safety tips to remember:

  • Match the license plate number of the car with the app — Always double check the license plate number, make and model of the car to ensure it matches the information the app provides.
  • Ask the driver, “Who are you waiting for?” — This way the driver must give you a name. If the information isn’t correct, DON’T get in the car.
  • Look at the photo of the driver on the app — Match the photo of the driver on the app with the person driving. If the photo doesn’t match, DON’T get in the car.
  • Wait for your ride indoors — Wait until the app shows that the driver has arrived.
  • Ride in the back seat — This gives you and the driver personal space.
  • Don’t reveal personal details — Do not share your phone number or other contact information with a driver. If a rider and driver need to contact each other for some reason, the app automatically makes both phone numbers anonymous to protect everyone’s privacy.
  • Share trip details with a friend — Riders can share their trip details by tapping “Share status” in the app. This shares a driver’s name, photo, license plate and location.
  • Rate your driver — This allows the service to remove potentially dangerous drivers.

Additionally, please adhere to COVID-19 health and safety guidelines while riding in an Uber or Lyft (i.e. wear a mask, do not take a ride if you are sick, wash your hands often and use hand sanitizer when on the go, do not ride with a large group).

Visit Uber and Lyft’s dedicated coronavirus websites for more information:

  • https://www.uber.com/us/en/coronavirus/
  • https://www.lyft.com/safety/coronavirus

For more safety resources, download the MUPD EagleEye app and visit MUPD’s website.

MUPD emergency phone number: (414) 288-1911

MUPD non-Emergency: (414) 288-6800

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