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Security

address location, as you can share your live
location with your driver. So, to make sure
Photo by Viktor Bystrov on Unsplash highly visible to your driver, and you will
you are vigilant and to ensure your safety,
choose a pick-up point where you are

easily be able to see them arrive.

Use the in-app emergency button
The app also includes an emergency
assistance button that allows you to quickly
contact local authorities in an emergency.
E-hailing Safety Tips Familiarise yourself with this feature and
E-hailing services are part of many people’s Check driver and vehicle details know how to use it.
daily lives. 24/7 Security Services urges Before getting into your ride, double-
users to exercise caution when using these check the driver’s information on the app Rate and provide feedback
services. to be sure you are in the appropriate car. After your ride, take a moment to rate your
Verify the driver’s name, photo, and license driver and provide feedback. This helps
Share your trip details plate number in the app against that of e-hailing companies to maintain a high
Share Your Trip is an e-hailing safety feature the vehicle. Request pick-ups and drop- standard of service and safety.
that allows you to share trip information offs from your property – avoid waiting in
with a trusted contact. Riders are prompted public areas for long periods of time. Stay connected
to share their trip details with their trusted Keep your phone charged and stay
contacts, and they can choose to do so for Choose your pick-up time and spot connected to the app. A charged phone
every ride or nighttime trip. This provides wisely lets you easily communicate with the
an extra layer of security and ensures that When selecting where your driver should driver, share your trip details, and access
someone always knows your whereabouts. pick you up, you don’t need to give a static emergency features if needed.

Cyber Security Safety
Practice good password management automatically install and compromise your
We all have many passwords to manage computer. If attachments or links in the
- and it’s easy to take short-cuts, like email are unexpected or suspicious for any
reusing the same password. Create strong reason, don’t click on them.
passwords or opt for a password manager
that can help you to maintain strong, Never leave devices unattended
unique passwords for all of your accounts. The physical security of your devices is just
as important as their technical security. If
Be careful what you click you need to leave your laptop, phone, or
Avoid visiting unknown websites or tablet for any length of time, lock it so no
downloading software from untrusted one else can use it. If you keep protected
sources. data on a flash drive or external hard
drive, make sure they are encrypted and
These sites often host malware that will password protected.
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SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING

Please report all security-related matters immediately, without delay.

A delay in reporting = a delay in resolution.

On-site Control Contact details:
011 465 5466 or 066 261 7671

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