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Is it safe for a women to drive for Uber or Lyft? If so, what tips do you have for a new female driver?

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"Safer" due to Flexible Shifts and Registered Users. Tips & Advice below.

More and more females are signing up to drive with Uber and Lyft in the United States.  Two primary reasons are both to do with increased safety.

  • Drivers have flexible hours where they can choose where and when to work.  This allows female drivers to avoid dangerous times or places during their shifts.
  • All parties, drivers and riders, are "known" and registered users.  This introduces a level of accountability.

Whether it is safe depends on various factors, such as:

  1. When you drive
  2. Where you drive
  3. What precautions you take while driving.

#1 and #2: Women may want to avoid certain times of the day, such as late night, and certain places where crimes may be high. I am not familiar with San Diego, so I cannot give any local advice, but these are two things you should definitely keep in mind while you decide on your shift.

#3: There are many tips you can follow to reduce the risk of driving. This includes installing an inside-facing dashcam, notifying your friends when you will be driving, and being aware of where the authorities are. 

Additional Tips & Advice for Female Rideshare Drivers

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Last updated May 11, 2018

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