A woman has shared a video, urging followers to play it out loud should they ever start to feel uncomfortable in the back of an Uber or any other type of taxi.
In the clip, which has been viewed 17k times on TikTok and counting, Amber Nicolette can be seen seated in a car, silently counting down from three before playing the message.
The message, which has been edited with audio effects to sound more like a phone conversation, appears to be from the perspective of a concerned friend checking on the other person's whereabouts.
Pauses are given to make the clip sound more like a natural conversation, with enough time given for the person playing it to answer questions about how long they'll be and what colour vehicle they'll be arriving in.
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In the audio clip shared by the 22-year-old student - who goes by the username @ambernicolette - a woman with an American accent can be heard on the other end of the line, checking in on their pal and letting them know they have their location.
Throughout the clip, Amber inserts instructions as to what to say during each pause, allowing for a realistic back and forth conversation.
Some have thanked Amber for sharing this helpful resource, while another asked if she could create another one in a similar vein for when they're walking alone.
According to safety advice issued by the Met Police: "While it’s tempting after a night out to jump into the first 'minicab' you see, never get into an unbooked car because there will be no record of your journey or driver, and it puts you at risk of attack including sexual assault and robbery. They will also be uninsured in the event of an accident.
"Booking your minicab means your trip will be carried out by a licensed, insured driver in a licensed, insured vehicle. A record of your journey, driver and vehicle will also be logged so that, in the event of any issues, the driver can be traced.
"Always be sure to make note of or take a picture of the vehicle's number plate and licence number."
In December last year, taxi giant Uber rolled out new technology to detect unusual routes, prolonged stops, or if a journey finishes at a different destination to the one previously specified.
Drivers and passengers can then let Uber know that everything is okay, or they can take alternative actions including contacting emergency services via an emergency 'panic button' within the app.
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