Companies like Uber and Lyft have claimed all their drivers go through some level of security checks before they can operate on the ground. However, this does not necessarily mean they are not genuine or trustworthy, nor does it demonstrate how competent...

Ground transportation is the biggest danger to any traveller, yet one of the most neglected from a corporate and organisational perspective, and one that travellers are nearly always most relaxed about. Whether it is an assumption that taxis and rideshare...

Becoming caught up in a terrorist incident involving some form of bomb or Improvised Explosive Device (IED) is unlikely to ever affect the vast majority of travelers around the world – even those traveling to less permissive or hostile environments.

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Ridesharing has become a popular method of travel safety in many cities across the world. Its affordability and convenience make it an attractive option for many travellers.

Last month three charity workers were killed in South Africa as they travelled back to the airport. Their driver lost control of the vehicle and it ended upside-down in a river. Details are still unclear regarding the cause, but the outcome is one that i...