SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A brand new rideshare service in Sioux Falls, Boomerang Rides, seems to be to guarantee parents can get their kids to all their actions safely.
Owner, Kim Rome, launched the service earlier this month, however it took a while to get to this level.
“Safety! Number one priority, and another reason that it took two and a half years, I wanted to make sure that the application supported all the safety features that I felt as a parent need to be there before we did even our first ride,” Rome mentioned.
Rome is a mom of 4 and has lived in Sioux Falls most of her life. She believes the extent of vetting the drivers is what units Boomerang aside.
“Other rideshare services it’s a very easy process. It’s a 20-minute online application and you’re on the road. Ours takes up to a week to get through the entire process,” Rome mentioned.
She personally interviews all the motive force candidates.
“I make sure that all the drivers are somebody that I would feel comfortable putting my own children in that vehicle,” Rome mentioned.
The driver’s security whereas on the street can also be monitored to guarantee they’re following all visitors legal guidelines.
“If for whatever reason there are concerns with a driver, I have the ability to suspend the driver in the app so that they don’t get ride requests until we correct the behaviors,” Rome mentioned.
The security options start earlier than the kid even will get within the car.
“We also have additional verification steps. The driver wears a bright green boomerang tee-shirt easily identifiable in the carpool lane,” Rome mentioned.
There can also be a code phrase system.
“The driver gets out of the vehicle, greets the child, and there is a two-way verification process,” Rome mentioned.
Boomerang is for kids ages 5 to 17.
If you have an interest in utilizing the service or to study extra about extra security options you may obtain it on the app retailer.
Those keen on changing into a driver can join at BoomerangRides.com
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