Stay Safe Tips

The safety of our members is a priority for findalift.co.za.

Using findalift.co.za is similar to using a popular dating service. You discover a potential match, securely make contact and arrange a time and place to meet.

All members' details are stored securely in our database which fully complies with the Data Protection Act and only the member's intended travel information can be accessed online.

Every member is responsible for his or her own safety, however findalift.co.za has a few safety tips that all our members should consider when deciding on a lift partner:

  • Avoid exchanging home addresses with your travelling companion before you meet them.
  • Arrange to meet in a public place.
  • Make sure you show each other your ID.s - passports, student cards or driving licenses - so you know you're travelling with the right person.
  • Inform a friend or family member of who you will be travelling with, when and to where.
  • You are under no obligation to travel together. If you have any doubts about your travelling companion, for any reason, you should avoid travelling with them.
findalift.co.za do not share individually identifiable information about specific users with any third party without prior consent from the user

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 findalift.co.za username, your age range, your gender, ethnic group and the journey details you added. Your personal details are not shown to other users.