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Lessons on travel and getting home
Check Your Ride Details: getting home lesson
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Cancel the ride in your app and move to a well-lit area near other people to request a new one. Practice the moment in a short Surefoot lesson.
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Add a ride option to my planListen
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You are standing outside a busy campus venue waiting for your ride home. A car pulls up to the curb, and the driver rolls down the window to call your name.
You look at your phone to verify the ride details before opening the door.
Which of these is a warning sign that you should not get into the car?
- The driver is playing a popular pop song on the radio.
- The license plate and car model do not match what is shown on your app.
- The car has a small air freshener hanging from the rearview mirror.
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The license plate and car model do not match what is shown on your app.
If the vehicle, license plate, or driver details do not match your booking, do not get in. A driver might offer a convincing explanation or try to rush you, but you do not owe them a debate. Stay outside the car and use your app to cancel the ride. Arrange another ride from a place with other people nearby. If someone tries to force you into a vehicle, call 911 first.
Your next step
Cancel the ride in your app and move to a well-lit area near other people to request a new one.
Words you can use
“This doesn't match my booking. I'm not getting in.”
Sources: RAINN
Questions about “Check Your Ride Details”
Why is it important to check your ride details before getting into a car?
Verifying that the license plate, vehicle model, and driver match your app ensures you are entering the correct vehicle rather than an unauthorized car.
Staying outside the vehicle allows you to spot mismatched details safely before putting yourself in a vulnerable position. If the information does not match, you can decline the ride and cancel it directly in your app.
Source: RAINN
What should you do if someone tries to force you into a car that does not match your app?
You should call 911 immediately if someone attempts to force you into a vehicle against your will.
Move toward a well-lit area near other people as quickly as possible to seek safety and assistance. Prioritize reaching a secure location with crowd presence rather than remaining near the curb or arguing with the driver.
Source: RAINN
How can you help a friend who feels unsafe after canceling a mismatched ride-share booking?
You can support a friend by waiting with them in a well-lit, populated area until a safe replacement ride arrives.
Help them cancel the incorrect ride through their app and verify the details of the new vehicle together before they open the door. If they feel threatened or followed after declining a ride, stay with them and call 911 if necessary.
Source: RAINN
Last updated October 12, 2026.