San Francisco warns Uber and Lyft riders not to hop in the wrong car

Many of us have made the mistake of hopping into the wrong Uber or Lyft car, and San Francisco officials want you to be more aware of it.

The city launched a public safety campaign on Tuesday to help rideshare users get into the right Lyft or Uber car following a number of recent assaults.

It's a simple reminder, but as part of the citywide campaign called "Rideshare with Care," riders are encouraged to verify the license plate number and the car's make, model and colour to the rideshare app, as well as confirm their driver’s name first before providing your name. Read more...