| How safe is car sharing?
The safety of our members is a priority for lift share,
and we have made all of our web-sites as secure as we can. All
members' details are stored securely in the database and only the
members' intended travel information can be accessed on-line.
When it comes to travelling, every member is responsible for his
or her own safety. However we do recommend that members' follow
some simple security measures outlined below:
- Avoid exchanging home addresses with your travelling
companion before you meet them.
- Arrange to meet in a public place.
- Inform a friend or family
member of who you will be travelling with, when and to where.
- Make sure you show each other your I.D.s - passports, student
cards or driving licences - so you know you're travelling with
the right person.
- You are under no obligation to go ahead with
any liftshare. If you have any doubts about your travelling companion,
for any reason, you should avoid travelling with them.
- If you
have any problems please call us immediately on 01953 451166
and we will endeavour help in any way that we can.
For more information about safety and security of personal information
please read Terms
and Conditions and the Privacy
Policy.
Will my e-mail address be visible to other users?
No, your email address is kept hidden at all times. The only information
that is visible to other users is your 'usually called' name, your
smoking preference, your age range, your gender and the journey
details you added. No last name, telephone number or home post
code is ever shown to a third party.
What are the insurance implications of liftsharing?
"Participating in the lift-share scheme will not invalidate
drivers' motor insurance", says Vic Rance of the Association
of British Insurers.
"Drivers in doubt should contact their insurers".
Sharing cars and sharing the cost should not increase your insurance
costs, though charging passengers more than their share of the
running cost can invalidate your cover.
If you would like to contact your insurance company, please feel
free to use our Draft
Letter. |
