Across the country, at least two dozen women have been attacked in recent years after making a similar mistake. Asking that simple question — “What’s my name?” — would help keep riders safe, advocates said. Here are more tips for what you can do, according to law enforcement officials and ride-share companies:Check the license plate, make and model of the car. After booking a ride, a confirmation text should include the license plate number and a description of the car. A vehicle that is not what you expect is one of the more obvious giveaways that there might be a problem.

Source: New York Times April 04, 2019 09:00 UTC