Airports are often known to be a hotspot for targeted criminal activity.
There have been multiple historical incidents involving criminals following unsuspecting travellers from OR Tambo International Airport and robbing them once they arrive at their hotels or residences.
Standing out from the crowd puts foreign business and holiday travellers at risk of this kind of criminal activity – largely because of how easy it is to identify and follow travellers as they clear customs.
Criminals can identify people who are not local through several means: a foreign accent, carrying a large amount of branded luggage or high-value items, or simply giving an impression of being unfamiliar with their surroundings.
They may also target flights arriving from countries where credit cards are less commonly used, increasing the likelihood that passengers are carrying larger amounts of cash.
Foreign corporate executives, international tourists, anyone and everyone should opt for a safer alternative to a regular taxi or pick-up service. Travellers need not take unnecessary risks when travelling to a foreign country, and safety should be their highest priority.
For corporates in particular, expecting staff to use transport options that haven’t been properly vetted for safety can be highly irresponsible. Ultimately, the company has a legal Duty of Care to prioritise employee safety by selecting trusted, secure transport providers, especially during the planning phase, so employees have time to ask questions and feel fully prepared before they travel. This is exactly what we do with Secure Drive.
“Unlike regular taxi and pick-up services, our Secure Drivers are trained to mitigate risks, and they are familiar with the most efficient and safest routes by researching before every journey.
The drivers have regular communication with our 24-hour GSOC team who proactively monitor all our vehicles, and Secure Drivers will always arrive at the pick-up location early to ensure they, and the car, are appropriately prepared”
Jared Higgins – Arcfyre Group CEO
Arrive safely: https://securedrive.co.za/