On Feb. 12, 2026, NY SAFE Inc. announced the publication of a rideshare safety guide aimed at Uber and Lyft riders in New York. The guide promotes features such as real-time trip tracking, emergency buttons, PIN verification, and other steps to enhance rider protection.
The new resource is designed to help everyday riders feel more confident and stay safer during their trips. According to NY SAFE Inc., the guide is part of its broader non-firearm personal safety series and targets urban and suburban commuters who rely on rideshare services for commuting, nights out, or essential travel. “The free guide is available at nysafeinc.com and is part of NY SAFE Inc.’s broader non-firearm personal safety series. It is aimed at everyday New York riders in urban and suburban areas who rely on Uber and Lyft for commuting, nights out, or essential travel. The resource provides practical habits and guidance on app features to help riders feel more confident and stay safer during rides. NY SAFE Inc. encourages riders to review the guide and adopt the recommended practices,” according to NY SAFE Inc.
The organization describes its approach as preparedness rather than paranoia. The guide introduces a “safety stack” with four steps: Verify, Position, Communicate, and Exit. It highlights specific Uber features such as real-time GPS tracking through trip sharing, the in-app emergency button and safety toolkit, Verify My Ride PIN verification, as well as options to share ride details with trusted contacts. Practical advice includes consistent seatbelt use, sitting in the back seat when riding alone for better space and exit options, maintaining privacy discipline while communicating live trip status with others, trusting instincts during trips, and using public locations when ending a ride if something feels wrong.According to NY SAFE Inc.
“The guide breaks down the safety stack into actionable steps: verify your ride by checking the license plate, car, driver photo, and PIN; sit in the back seat when riding alone for better space and exit options; communicate by sharing your live trip and maintaining privacy discipline; and exit safely if something feels wrong, using public locations when ending the ride. It also emphasizes trusting instincts and using seatbelts consistently to reduce risks during Uber and Lyft trips in New York,” according to NY SAFE Inc.
NY SAFE Inc., based in New York, provides certified firearms training alongside broader personal safety education initiatives.According to NY SAFE Inc. The group publishes practical non-firearm guides addressing topics like rideshare risks to help residents develop habits for everyday protection.
The organization said it emphasizes preparedness through resources tailored specifically for New Yorkers seeking comprehensive safety knowledge.
