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The Problem

Cabs and ride-hailing services have become part of modern life, but safety is still a blind spot. Passengers usually focus on:
a.Fare price.
b.Arrival time
c.Star rating of driver

But what they don’t see is much more critical:
-> Whether the driver has past traffic violations, accident history, or pending police cases.
-> Whether the vehicle has valid insurance, pollution, and fitness certificates.
-> If the cab is equipped with working seatbelts, airbags, GPS, and emergency tools.
-> If the company has verified the driver recently, or just at the time of onboarding.
For example:
-> A driver may have been booked for overspeeding three times last year, but passengers won’t know.
-> A cab might be running without insurance, meaning if an accident occurs, the passenger gets no legal cover.
-> Women passengers taking late-night rides often feel unsafe due to lack of transparent driver background checks.
-> The gap between available safety information and what passengers can actually access creates a dangerous environment.

What We’re Stuck With Now

Currently, passengers rely on three weak and limited systems:

1. Star Ratings
-> A driver with 4.8★ might still be unsafe.
-> Ratings reflect “ride comfort” or “driver politeness,” not genuine safety.

2. Government Data
-> RTOs, police, and insurance companies keep detailed safety records.
-> But this data is fragmented, outdated, or locked in manual files.
-> A normal passenger cannot check if their cab is compliant.

3. Ride-Hailing Company Verification
-> But verification is usually a one-time onboarding check.
-> Updates (like expired insurance or fresh accident records) are often missed.
In short: The system hides what matters most – real safety.

Our Solution

SafeRide solves this gap by introducing a Safety Transparency Score (STS) that appears before booking.
A – Safe & Verified: Driver and vehicle are fully compliant. No serious issues.
B – Acceptable: Some minor pending issues, but still safe to travel.
C – Risky: Major safety concerns flagged. Passengers warned.
This makes safety as visible as price and ratings.

Imagine:
You open your ride app → see fare ₹320 → arrival time 5 mins → Safety Score: A.
Instantly, you know the ride is safe, compliant, and trustworthy.

How Will the Safety Score Be Created? 

1. Government Data Integration
-> Direct link with RTOs and police databases.
-> Driver license validity, accident history, traffic fines.
-> Vehicle insurance, fitness certificates, emission tests.
-> Data updated in real-time (no outdated info).

2. Verified Crowdsourcing
Passengers answer objective safety questions:
-> Was the seatbelt working?
-> Did the driver overspeed?
-> Was the vehicle clean and hygienic?

3. Driver & Vehicle Self-Verification
Drivers upload documents like:
-> Valid insurance copy
-> Vehicle servicing record
-> Safe driving training certificates
Adds to their credibility, boosting score.

4. AI Monitoring (Future Scope)
AI + GPS tracks behavior in real-time.
Flags unsafe driving: sharp braking, sudden lane changes, overspeeding.
Detects route deviation or suspicious detours → sends passenger alert.

Who Would This Help?

Passengers
-> Women commuting late at night feel safer.
-> Parents booking for kids get peace of mind.
-> Elderly or frequent travelers can trust their cab choices.

Drivers
-> Good drivers stand out with higher safety scores.
-> Safer drivers get priority bookings and higher earnings.
-> Motivates others to improve behavior.

Ride-Hailing Companies
-> Build customer trust → more bookings.
-> Reduce liability in case of accidents.
-> Market themselves as safety-first platforms.

Governments & Regulators
-> Get access to real-time compliance data.
-> Easier monitoring of urban transport safety.
-> Fewer accidents → reduced public healthcare burden.

The Impact

1. Transparency: Passengers see real safety info before stepping into the cab.

2. Trust: A trusted ride-hailing ecosystem → more adoption of cab services.

3. Safety: Lower accident rates, fewer harassment incidents, and safer commutes.

4. Accountability: Drivers and companies can’t hide safety violations anymore.

5. Societal Change: Promotes a culture of responsibility in urban mobility.

Tagline Ideas

“SafeRide – Because every journey deserves safety you can see.”

“Your ride, your safety, your choice.”

“Trust rides, not just ratings.”