FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – Every hour of day-after-day, dozens of rideshare contractors line up outdoors South Florida airports ready for enterprise.
Operators say you may earn between $1,000 and $2,000 every week, driving in south Florida.
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“It’s March, so there are a lot of people in and out constantly. It’s a lot of business” stated rideshare driver Lucas Testia.
And changing into a rideshare contractor is a comparatively easy course of. You can apply on-line. And after offering primary data, proving you’re insured and bear a background examine, you may signal as much as drive in as little as every week.
But whereas enroll could also be quick, current allegations towards Lyft drivers has slowed confidence within the driver choice course of. Two separate Lyft drivers have been arrested not too long ago on fees of sexually assaulting girls passengers of their vehicles on Miami Beach.
Lyft responded to security issues in an e mail.
“Our goal is to make every Lyft ride as safe as we possibly can, which is why we are constantly working to develop new features, policies and partnerships to help protect and support riders and drivers,” stated a spokesman.
Lyft stated it has emergency assist supported by ADT, the house safety firm. Without having to talk a phrase, riders can instantly and discreetly set off emergency help from ADT, who can dispatch and cross alongside particulars and reside location to authorities. Lyft has an ADT icon on their APP, which riders can entry.
Lyft additionally has “smart trip check in. So if they notice certain irregularities with rides, the company said it reaches out to riders directly.
Lyft also said all drivers undergo initial and annual background checks and there is continuous criminal and driving record monitoring.
Still passengers want ride sharing companies to do more.
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Lauren Gordhamer, who arrived In South Florida last week for a visit, said she uses rideshare practically every day and has seen her share of characters.
“There’s a lot of creepy drivers out there,” she stated, describing how some have made inappropriate remarks throughout her trip.
When requested if she ever reported hassle, Gordhamer stated, “No, because usually they know where I live.”
When requested what is perhaps executed to enhance security, Gordheimer stated the corporate ought to do in-person interviewing and bodily take a look at the vehicles the candidates are driving.
Experts say these are some steps to comply with when reserving a rideshare.
–Avoid extreme alcohol
–Have a buddy trip alongside
–Let somebody know you’re enroute
–Ask to be let off if you happen to really feel uncomfortable
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–Report dangerous conduct to the app