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If you use Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare services, there are a few specific safety tips you should keep in mind to avoid dangerous situations. Here are some helpful tips to do before, during, and even after your ride to ensure rideshare safety for you and others from Rowan University and the #WHATSMYNAME Foundation.
On March 29, 2019, Samantha Josephson, a 21 year old senior at the University of South Carolina, was kidnapped and murdered when she was targeted by a fake Uber driver. Immediately following this unfathomable tragedy, Samantha's parents, Seymour and Marci Josephson, set out to educate others on the importance of ride share safety so that no other family would have to suffer this kind of loss. The #WHATSMYNAME Foundation was established in honor of their daughter, Samantha Josephson.
Before you get in a ride share ask “What’s my name?” and remember hers.
STOP – Plan ahead. Before you request a ride, think about where you headed and review the safety features in the app so you know how to use them.
ASK – Ask the driver “what’s my name” to confirm they have booked a trip with you through the ride sharing app.
MATCH – Match the make, model, and license plate of the car with the one displayed in the app.
INFORM – Share the details of your trip with a friend. Utilize the “share status” function in the Uber app.
The Chamberlain Student Center & Campus Activities recently partnered with the #WHATSMYNAME Foundation to help educate the Rowan University community.
For more information on the #WHATSMYNAME Foundation, please visit
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