Legitimacy is usually signaled, not claimed
Legitimate transport is usually identifiable through:
- official queues or stands
- visible licensing or identifiers
- matching details (plate, name, vehicle type)
The key failure mode is mismatch
Most problems start when something does not match:
- the driver identity
- the vehicle plate
- the pickup flow inside the app
Why this matters
Verification is not about distrust. It is about reducing unnecessary uncertainty when traveling alone.