Media note: Click on the photo for rideshare drivers\u2019 safety tips video. Click HERE<\/a> for a version of the video without captions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
People travel to South Florida for the sun, sand, great food and good times. The Broward Sheriff\u2019s Office Airport District doesn\u2019t want your next trip to be hijacked by an unlicensed rideshare solicitor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
BSO is offering a warning to all travelers who fly into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport \u2013 beware of unlicensed rideshare solicitors and follow key safety protocols.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cChristmas brings a surge of travelers and whenever the terminals get packed, the number of unlicensed rideshare drivers trying to blend in rises along with it. Let me be clear \u2013 operating as an unlicensed driver is illegal. We\u2019re tightening our curbside oversight and increasing patrols to keep travelers safe and ensure everyone gets to their destination without being swindled,\u201d BSO Airport District Captain Brian Montgomery said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Travelers may also follow these safety guidelines to protect themselves from opportunistic unlicensed drivers:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Trust the app, not the charm. If they approach you with a smile and a \u201cHey, I\u2019m your driver\u201d or \u201cAre you going to Miami?\u201d That\u2019s a red flag. A real driver will ask you for your name. Always confirm the driver\u2019s name, license plate and vehicle make through the rideshare app.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Use only designated rideshare pick-up zones at FLL. FLL airport has rideshare pick-up and drop-off designated areas for your convenience and safety, you can find those locations HERE<\/a>. Legitimate rideshare drivers know to meet at these locations. The rideshare vehicle should also show their company\u2019s decals. Absence of proper identification is another red flag.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Refuse rides from unauthorized rideshare solicitors. Riding with a stranger who refuses to follow the law is too risky. The driver may have a criminal background or may not even have a driver\u2019s license. There are legal rideshare options like Uber, Lyft, taxis and limousines that allow for background information and tracking for their drivers. For more safety tips at FLL, please click HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n BSO encourages travelers to trust their instincts and prioritize personal safety. Always report suspicious activity. If it feels off, don\u2019t get in the car. Remember, your safety is too important.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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\n THIS REPORT BY:
Claudinne Caro\/Bilingual PIO
12\/22\/25 1330<\/p>\n