Taxi services have made our lives so easy. Just book a taxi online and it will come and pick you up in no time and at your door too. Now, you don’t have to go in person to the taxi rank and haggle with the drivers with all your luggage on. The process has now become so easy these days.

But, since the convenience is there, there is also some risk. Whether you are a man or a woman, there is always a bit of risk of danger while riding in the taxi. Although the technology is now very advanced, the location of the taxi can be easily tracked at the time of an emergency, but doing a little bit of your part is not harmful.

Here are some points to keep in mind when traveling by taxi.

1. Avoid taxis on isolated roads.

2. Always be careful when saying your destination address to the taxi driver, as the people around you may hear it.

3. Carefully identify the taxi and the number you booked.

4. Share driver and taxi details with at least one of your loved ones.

5. Do not open your wallet or other things while you are in the cabin. As there are chances that you forget something while going out.

6. Never nap in the taxi. Stay awake and take a look at the direction to check if it is the right path or not.

7. Have the fee amount handy. This helps to avoid the chances of giving extra money at the time of rush.

8. If the driver makes you feel uncomfortable, select another taxi.

9. Do not talk anything personal on the phone with anyone while you are in the taxi, as it could leak information that would be a clue for the driver to harm you in some way.

10. Try to avoid any conversation with the driver, as it could distract him while driving.

11. Be alert while in the shared taxi. Move if you don’t feel comfortable.

12. Sharing a taxi is one way to save a little money, but don’t forget the fact that there will be a stranger with you and you won’t know their intentions.

13. If you do not want to reveal your home address, get out of the taxi a few meters before your destination.

14. Keep your keys handy as you exit the cab and enter your home immediately. Don’t walk home alone in the dark after getting out of the taxi.

15. If you feel any problems or suspicions with the taxi or the driver, don’t be afraid to tell the police as it can help protect other people.

Whether a person is a student, a worker or the elderly, they use the taxi at some point in their life. And, as the best saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure”. Take these preventative measures to reduce risk on your part.