Every Uber trip can be dangerous. Most of us just don’t want to talk about it.

After hearing about a recent incident involving a celebrity and an Uber driver, I felt like it was time to say the quiet part out loud. This isn’t about gossip or headlines — it’s about the reality of driving strangers around for a living, and how quickly a normal ride can turn into something else.

In this episode, I talk about why every single trip deserves a baseline level of caution, regardless of who the passenger is, where you’re going, or how good the pay looks. I share the safety habits I’ve developed over years of driving, including how I think about seating, awareness, documentation, and knowing when to walk away.

I also share one of the only rides where I genuinely felt threatened — and what I did in the moment to get through it safely.

This video is sponsored by Redtiger. I use a Redtiger dash cam because it records inside and outside the vehicle, and in situations like these, having clear documentation matters. There’s a link and discount code in the description if you want to check it out.

At the end of the day, no surge, bonus, or fare is worth your safety.

If you’re a driver, I’d love to hear from you:

What do you do to stay safe on the road?