Woman Shares Uber Safety Tips After Surviving a Possible Trafficking Incident

Even with how much the world has progressed throughout the years, our safety at night is still not completely ensured. Truth be told, if there is something that most women wish for in this world, it would be the freedom to travel or walk along the streets at night (or even in broad daylight) without the threat of being kidnapped or robbed.

The real threat of danger lurks around every corner, whether we like it or not, and it is always important for us to remain vigilant. Staying aware of your surroundings is vital to keeping yourself safe.

Even though we can contact Ubers and taxis at our disposal, there's no guarantee that doing so will be completely safe. Many drivers are genuinely nice, which can make women feel secure even if they are intoxicated, but there are also scammers lurking nearby, trying to prey on vulnerable women.

That being said, a woman on Twitter shared a somewhat scary experience she had after booking an Uber. Her story serves as a great reminder that we should all be wary of our surroundings, especially while waiting for our assigned Uber to arrive.

No matter where you are, when you are alone, you need to stay vigilant about your surroundings, especially if you are in a taxi.

Ciara Johnson, a solo travel blogger, shared an incident on Twitter that happened to her—an experience that could have ended badly if she had not been so observant.

She was waiting for her Uber when a car pulled up in front of her. The driver got out of the car and threw her suitcase in the trunk, seemingly in a hurry.

Ciara, on the other hand, was waiting to see the license plate because she was confused. She then noticed that the car that pulled up was not the same Uber she had booked.

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She tweeted a reminder for women to ALWAYS check the license plate before getting inside an Uber.

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Fortunately, Ciara's actual Uber finally arrived, confirming that the driver who threw her luggage in probably had wicked intentions.

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He knew he was not booked, yet he threw her suitcase in as if he were her Uber. That seems creepy as hell.

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It's fortunate that Ciara was able to respond quickly to the contextual clues. However, she did not get the actual license plate.

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Let this be a reminder to check the plates first!

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Here are a few tips from Ciara so that you won't end up in the same situation. We may never know what could happen.

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The bottom line? Be observant, and be vigilant!

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Good thing her actual Uber driver was nice enough.

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Another reminder!

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Be sure to keep this knowledge in hand!

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Always trust your gut, too.

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Take a look at what people have to say regarding this issue:

Itjustdawndonme

It's always a great idea to carry some form of self-defense, especially when you are out and about.

MRevelle

Go check it out if you didn't know this exists!

hey_ciara

Don't be a pushover, and don't be easily convinced.

itsbaejahjanae

Some people really need to ensure that they are getting into the right car.

sakeem13

It's really creepy if they don't even tell you.

__moonvibes

This can happen to men, too!

ccalexandre__

Make sure that every detail matches up.

418_310

Don't get into a car without confirming that it's the right one first.

wifeynextdoor

People underestimate the importance of attention even nowadays.

Harpowhodis777

Great idea!

cupcakesquirrel

As much as you should keep yourself safe, be on the lookout for others, too.

regulardes

Everyone, male and female, young and old, should learn never to underestimate the power of being observant, especially in situations like this. Even if we think we are in the safest place in the world, we must all remember to be vigilant at all times!

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