The existence of online transportation suit people needs nowadays. It makes your daily activities easy. Meanwhile, there is still controversy between the existing transportation with the online one, it cannot be denied if online transportation offers a wide array of conveniences. Feel safety while using any online transportation, both bike and car, with these simple tips.
First thing first, make sure if the number plate is right, just like it stated in the application. However, there is no need to panic if you find the number plate is different with the application one. Usually, driver will notify you first if the number plate is different, they are probably need to use other vehicle while the other one being serviced. Keep your alarm on, as the anticipation, you can take a picture of its number plate or at least write it down and tell your parents or friends.
If you have no other option than ride online taxi, make sure if your backseat is clear, there is no other person. If you find suspicious things, do not afraid to ask the driver to get you out of in a crowded place.
Second, stop using your phone, especially for bike one. While sitting in bike, it would be better if you put the phone on your bag. Put your bag in front of you, do not on your left or right side and behind. If there is urgency, do not put it out of your bag as the best anticipation. That simple thing will be protect you from street crime.
Last one, in this rainy season, try to wear raincoat not a poncho. If you sit in wrong position on bike, the side of poncho will fly all directions. In some cases, its flying parts run over bike chains.