40-Tude wrote:
But there is a technology-related step Uber can take. Their scheduling software/app knows to connect rider and driver/car. Shouldn't be difficult to also know if a connection has
not been made and a missed connection could trigger a text or other alert to the rider. Maybe if she got this, she would've realized she's in the wrong car, before it's too late.
Here is how the app works: passenger (pax) is notified the driver is a minute away. Then pax is notified driver has arrived.
The pax gets notices and vehicle info. They are too damn drunk.
The typical drunk pax gets in a car and passes out.
I've only given about 7500 rides, so my knowledge might be limited (sarcasm intended).
I am continuously shocked at the number of drunk women that travel by themselves.
I am continuously surprised at how stupid people get on a Friday or Saturday night.
I picked up a woman one time who was about to get forced into a van. I jumped out of my car and acted like her boyfriend. No Uber tech would have solved that.
The person got in the wrong car. The driver had child safety locks. As soon as she got in the car, she was done.
I had a woman tell me she got in the wrong car and he locked the doors. Fortunately her friends immediately realized what happened and they surrounded the car.
Lyft amps (their lights) and Uber lights can be bought on line.
People who do not understand the wilderness often hike into the wilderness and run into peril. Should we fence off all the wilderness or hold the hiker responsible?
I went to a military college. I was told as a freshman if you get too drunk and screw up around an upperclassman, you'll pay. You know what I never did? Got drunk around upperclassmen.
If you want to travel solo, maintain your wits.