A lot of drivers will respect your wishes but remember that can cause the driver to have you removed from their property. The driver most likely will just pull over in a safe area and ask you respectfully to leave. A vehicle is considered someone's private property and being inside of a vehicle and refusing to leave in many jurisdictions can be considered trespassing. Oftentimes these misunderstandings can be avoided by explaining what your privacy policy is. For example I had one guest you wanted me to do it but I didn't have to end the trip. I told her that I am out here doing ride-sharing and I'm pretty much by myself. This is for your Safety and Security as well as everybody else's. I told her the footage is kept private unless an incident comes up to where I have to turn it over to the Rideshare company, appropriate regulatory bodies, law enforcement, or to any appropriate individual if a court proceeding happens. Other than that it's confidential and it's on a loop and as long as there's no problem the footage will be recorded over. I haven't had someone be uncomfortable but the one who was I was able to calm them down and they were actually very apologetic and they understood my position.
I am a fellow Uber and Lyft driver myself and I had an incident with a group of intoxicated passengers that could have cost me my privileges on Uber. The reason I installed the dash cam is because if an incident comes up I don't want there to be a misunderstanding over what actually happened. Some people actually file false complaints to the Rideshare company when you tell them no and actually enforced policy. I have to tell you that most of my passengers have been very accepting and supportive of me and are glad that I have security. I have posted signs warning people that audio and video recording may be in progress in this vehicle. I also will answer questions about the surveillance and inform them of why I have it and what it's used for. I would never post any footage on YouTube or any social media. The video is for security only it's not designed to embarrass or bring humiliation to anyone. I'm not trying to embarrass my passengers or create an uncomfortable situation but I have a right to protect my business as any other business owner does. I have four signs ONE posted at each door. if I think somebody may not understand the signs I will also explain it orally. A Rideshare vehicle is privately owned property not owned by the companies and as the owner of my property I have the right to install and use security measures provided I'm not breaking any laws doing it.
if somebody doesn't consent to audio or video recording or use of a dash cam. They have a right not to consent to your conversation however your vehicle is private property. You have a right to end their trip in a safe location early if they don't consent. It's no different than going to the airport and wanting to get on an airplane without going through security. You have an absolute right to refuse the passengers screening but they have an absolute right not to allow you to board that aircraft or remain on Airport property.
if you go to any concert venue or any other place that has metal detectors or bag checks and you don't consent to it. They have a right to refuse you admission.
A Rideshare driver owns the vehicle that they are using and as long as the security they are doing is lawful. The driver is within his or her right to refuse service for failure to comply with security policies. When you're doing ride-sharing you're out there by yourself and you never know who you're picking up. The sad part is the vast majority of people you serve aren't the ones you have to worry about. It's less than 5% but only one of them can cost you a contract if they make a false allegation to Uber or Lyft or any of the other providers.
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A lot of drivers will respect your wishes but remember that can cause the driver to have you removed from their property. The driver most likely will just pull over in a safe area and ask you respectfully to leave. A vehicle is considered someone's private property and being inside of a vehicle and refusing to leave in many jurisdictions can be considered trespassing. Oftentimes these misunderstandings can be avoided by explaining what your privacy policy is. For example I had one guest you wanted me to do it but I didn't have to end the trip. I told her that I am out here doing ride-sharing and I'm pretty much by myself. This is for your Safety and Security as well as everybody else's. I told her the footage is kept private unless an incident comes up to where I have to turn it over to the Rideshare company, appropriate regulatory bodies, law enforcement, or to any appropriate individual if a court proceeding happens. Other than that it's confidential and it's on a loop and as long as there's no problem the footage will be recorded over. I haven't had someone be uncomfortable but the one who was I was able to calm them down and they were actually very apologetic and they understood my position.
I am a fellow Uber and Lyft driver myself and I had an incident with a group of intoxicated passengers that could have cost me my privileges on Uber. The reason I installed the dash cam is because if an incident comes up I don't want there to be a misunderstanding over what actually happened. Some people actually file false complaints to the Rideshare company when you tell them no and actually enforced policy. I have to tell you that most of my passengers have been very accepting and supportive of me and are glad that I have security. I have posted signs warning people that audio and video recording may be in progress in this vehicle. I also will answer questions about the surveillance and inform them of why I have it and what it's used for. I would never post any footage on YouTube or any social media. The video is for security only it's not designed to embarrass or bring humiliation to anyone. I'm not trying to embarrass my passengers or create an uncomfortable situation but I have a right to protect my business as any other business owner does. I have four signs ONE posted at each door. if I think somebody may not understand the signs I will also explain it orally. A Rideshare vehicle is privately owned property not owned by the companies and as the owner of my property I have the right to install and use security measures provided I'm not breaking any laws doing it.
if somebody doesn't consent to audio or video recording or use of a dash cam. They have a right not to consent to your conversation however your vehicle is private property. You have a right to end their trip in a safe location early if they don't consent. It's no different than going to the airport and wanting to get on an airplane without going through security. You have an absolute right to refuse the passengers screening but they have an absolute right not to allow you to board that aircraft or remain on Airport property.
if you go to any concert venue or any other place that has metal detectors or bag checks and you don't consent to it. They have a right to refuse you admission.
A Rideshare driver owns the vehicle that they are using and as long as the security they are doing is lawful. The driver is within his or her right to refuse service for failure to comply with security policies. When you're doing ride-sharing you're out there by yourself and you never know who you're picking up. The sad part is the vast majority of people you serve aren't the ones you have to worry about. It's less than 5% but only one of them can cost you a contract if they make a false allegation to Uber or Lyft or any of the other providers.