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Get All the Answers on E-Hailing Driver Safety and Protecting Yourself

Are you seeking ways to increase your safety on the road? Have a look at the following questions and see if you’ll find the answers you’re looking for.

1. How to protect yourself as a delivery driver?

To protect yourself as a delivery driver, you must always be aware of your surroundings. Check if there are any vehicles following you, ensure that all doors are locked, and make sure you use vehicles that have panic buttons and dashcams.

2. How to be the safest driver

To be the safest driver, you must invest in vehicle safety gadgets like GPS tracking units, panic buttons, and dashcams. Together, these devices ensure you get help as soon as possible when there’s an emergency. Cartrack provides all these vehicle safety devices at an affordable price.

3. What is the largest risk for an e-hailing driver?

The largest risk for e-hailing drivers is targeted crime. It consists of premeditated violent acts like hijackings and robberies. E-hailing drivers transport different people every day, and in some cases, those people have ill intentions. To protect yourself from these crimes, you must invest in safety devices like panic buttons and dashcams.

4. What do you do in a hijacking?

If you ever get hijacked, don’t try to fight the thieves. Try to stay calm and do as you’re told. Remember, what matters most is your life, while everything else can be recovered or replaced. Ensure your hands are always where they can see you’re unarmed. Call your vehicle tracking company immediately after the incident so they can start the search, then report it to the police.

5. What solutions can I get to protect myself and my vehicle from theft or accidents as an e-hailing driver?

As an e-hailing driver you can get our GPS trackers, panic buttons, and dashcams to protect yourself from theft or accidents. Together, these solutions ensure you get:

6. What are the disadvantages of being a delivery driver?

The disadvantages of being a delivery driver include:

  • Constant pressure to make on-time deliveries
  • The possibility of falling victim to theft and hijackings
  • Unpredictable road conditions and the risk of an accident

7. Why choose Cartrack for our dashcams and panic buttons?

You should choose us for your dashcams and panic buttons because we’re a trusted service provider that’s known for giving quick responses. We’ve got various affordable dashcams available depending on your specific business needs. With our panic buttons, you can choose where you want them placed for easy access. Our dashcams also have attached panic buttons of their own that we call “action buttons”.

8. What makes a dashcam a good buy?

A dashcam is considered a good buy because of the many benefits it brings, like:

  • Protection from false insurance claims
  • Proof of accident liability
  • Visual identification of the suspect for immediate arrest

9. What happens if you crash as a delivery or e-hailing driver?

If you crash as a delivery or Uber driver, you first need to ensure that everyone in the vehicle is safe. If there are any injuries, you should call an ambulance. From there you can inform your fleet manager about the accident and start assessing the damage. Make sure you collect as much evidence as possible, as it’ll help you prove your innocence.

10. How much is a dashcam or panic button?

Our dashcam prices start at R189 per month, and the panic buttons go for R21 each per month or R305 once off. The panic button is an add-on feature, which means you can only get it if you’re already subscribed to our GPS tracking services. The dashcam prices vary depending on what specifically suits your needs.

11. What is the safest time to be driving as an e-hailing driver?

The safest times to be travelling as an e-hailing driver are after sunrise and before sunset. This is because the crime rates are lower during the day. Criminals thrive when there’s less light and fewer people around.

12. What are the latest and rising concerns about the safety of e-hailing drivers?

The latest and rising concerns about the safety of e-hailing drivers are robberies, hijackings, and attacks from minibus drivers. To mitigate these risks, the Department of Transport has introduced new laws. These laws are aimed at calming down the tension between minibus drivers and e-hailing drivers and also increasing safety for both drivers and passengers.

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