Solo female using Uber or Lyft in Orlando

[sammykitten]

I would, and have, happily use Uber in Orlando as a solo female traveller (but I am happy to use Uber anywhere).

The only uncomfortable experience I had with drivers in Orlando was with Mears taxis.

[orlandoN21]

Originally Posted by baboons

A new company called Safr has launched with improved safety for women at its heart. gosafr.com

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Thanks.. yes I looked at their website

[orlandoN21]

Thanks everyone. I think I'll load the Uber app when I'm out there as I'll be getting a T-mobile US sim the day after I arrive.

[PPM]

Originally Posted by sully301

if i was on my own id use a minnie van. Had a bad experience with Lyft in September and would certainly not get one by myself.

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Minnie vans are run by the Lyft app

[PPM]

Originally Posted by sammykitten

I would, and have, happily use Uber in Orlando as a solo female traveller (but I am happy to use Uber anywhere).

The only uncomfortable experience I had with drivers in Orlando was with Mears taxis.

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If you book an UBer XL or limo you may get a Mears as they share fares.

[disneyfangirl01]

I would use both by myself and feel much safer than a regular taxi anyway but if it really bothers you get a Minnie Van they might not be Female but they are CM's!

[duchy]

Originally Posted by disneyfangirl01

I would use both by myself and feel much safer than a regular taxi anyway but if it really bothers you get a Minnie Van they might not be Female but they are CM's!

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In what way do you feel an employee driving a company vehicle is safer than an owner driver who has invested thousands of their own money in their own car is better ?
I’d think the owner driver has much more to lose !

Between the two I tend to use Lyft over Uber

[christoby]

I used Mears taxi, booked it online, when I was travelling solo. Fairly competitive price.

[kellsbells]

I've used Uber in Orlando solo (as I do here in London). I've never felt unsafe but if it's something that you are nervous of then I would go with the minivan.

[AhoyShipmates]

Google “Uber sexual assaults” - 3000 reported in the last year. Yes there’s a risk in crossing a road, but with those statistics I wouldn’t feel comfortable using one as a solo female (and I used to hitchhike alone when I was a student - eek, when I think!)