THE search for Wentworth’s Torell Abrahams has sparked major concerns over the safety of using e-hailing services. Abrahams, who has been missing since October 8, was last known to be allegedly taking an e-hailing service after work.

Also read: Wentworth woman still missing

Tips to stay safe when using e-hailing services

With the crime rate in South Africa being high, it is necessary for people to take precautionary measures when using e-hailing services. Citizens can use the following tips:

• Familiarise yourself with the route and length of time it will take to reach your destination
• Have someone see you off when entering the vehicle
• Check your driver’s photo and see if it corresponds with the one on the app
• Avoid sitting in the passenger seat and rather sit in the back
• Ask the driver to confirm your name before you share that information with him
• Make sure the car make, model and number plate match with what is shown on the app
• Share your live trip with a loved one using the share my ride feature in app

Description 

Abrahams was last seen wearing a navy Redbat T-Shirt, dark blue jeans, black scarf and safety boots. She can be identified by two distinctive tattoos on both forearms, a tattoo on the right hand side of her torso as well as her gold tooth and star on the front teeth. 

Contact 

Anybody who has seen anything or knows any information that can assist in locating Abrahams can contact Wentworth police station on 031 461 1890, 031 461 1921 or 031 461 3769. Alternatively, contact Dawn Gounden on 074 712 5855.

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