Alert commuter saves herself from becoming a victim
Commuters warned to always be wary of which vehicle is picking them up
The convenience of e-hailing taxi services is fast becoming the preferred mode of transport for discerning commuters. As with all transportation though there are inherent dangers and in the e-hailing taxi sphere, mistakenly getting into the wrong taxi can have a tragic outcome.
Fortunately for one street-smart client tragedy was averted when she refused the attempted pick-up by an opportunistic driver. Angelique Mills was waiting for her e-hailing taxi service of choice outside her dentist. The requested driver was a few hundred meters away when he seemingly appeared earlier than expected. A savvy Angelique recounted the incident saying,
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“It was the wrong licence plate so I didn’t even consider it. He tried calling me a few times but I just ignored him.”
The intended taxi arrived shortly thereafter and the threat was eliminated. Angelique described the vehicle as a metallic blue Nissan and the driver as heavy set with a deep West African accent. “I use this specific service up to 15 times a week and I never have any problems. I am still very happy with the service I receive and will continue using them. I just urge people to be alert. Please read the safety tips on the app and always be sure which vehicle you are climbing into.”
No report was made to the police as the details Angelique had were minimal. That said, a potentially life- threatening situation was avoided thanks to her picking up the signals and trusting her instincts.
