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In what many are lauding as a much needed step to be more transparent, Uber released their US Safety Report in which they detail the number of sexual assaults reported over the 2017-2018 time frame. Common sense tells us the numbers are higher, as a great many sexual assaults go …
December, 2019
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9 December
Securely Travel Alert - 09 December 2019
Sections: • Crisis • Health • Weather • Government Travel Alerts, Advisories and Warnings France - The nationwide strike which began today, 05 December continues. A 500 km traffic jam of trucks was reported by Agence France-Presse. Travelers should pay close attention to what is happening in their locale, as …
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9 December
Ovation of the Seas passengers killed in New Zealand volcano eruption
11 December: We have crafted a follow-on piece which answers the questions we ask at the end of this piece: Update: Ovation of the Seas & White Island Volcano - Warnings had been issued. Five Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas passengers have been confirmed dead and a number …
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6 December
Securely Travel Alert - 06 December 2019
Sections: • Crisis • Health • Weather • Government Travel Alerts, Advisories and Warnings France - The nationwide strike which began today, 05 December will continue throughout the weekend and potentially into next week. Agence France-Presse reports over 800,000 protesters have taken to the streets. Media has reported commerce in …
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5 December
Securely Travel Alert - 05 December 2019
Sections: • Crisis • Health • Weather • Government Travel Alerts, Advisories and Warnings France - Nationwide strike which began today, 05 December, is disrupting schools and public transport throughout France. The Interior Minister said that he expects at least 250 separate demonstrations across the country, “some of which could …
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5 December
Sexual assault lawsuits filed against Lyft
In the past 90 days, Lyft has seen multiple lawsuits alleging sexual assault by its drivers filed against the ride share company. The most recent, filed on 03 December represents 20 victims (see complaint below), which followed a filing in September representing 14 women (see complaint below). The lawsuits accuse …
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2 December
Securely Travel Alert - 02 December 2019
Sections: • Crisis • Health • Weather • Government Travel Alerts, Advisories and Warnings Colombia - A nationwide strike has been called for 04 December 2019. Government has instituted curfews as multiple days of protests have brought hundreds of thousands to the streets. Put Securely Travel in your inbox Samoa …
November, 2019
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28 November
Securely Travel - Give thanks Thanksgiving 2019
Today, 28 November 2019, is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Each year, since President Lincoln created the national holiday, the people of the country reflect upon their family, friends, and colleagues and collectively give thanks. Securely Travel gives thanks this Thanksgiving. We are 20 months old this Thanksgiving. We …
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27 November
Securely Travel Alert - 27 November 2019
Sections: • Crisis • Health • Weather • Government Travel Alerts, Advisories and Warnings Europe - France, Ireland and Germany - Farmers, protesting stagnant revenues and agriculture policies, including free trade agreements which they claim place them at a disadvantage have broken out in major cities. Paris, Dublin, Berlin, Hamburg …
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25 November
Hospitalized in Mexico without insurance - a cruise nightmare
They were on a cruise out of Galveston, Texas, Stephen Johnson and his fiancée Tori Austin on Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Dream for a cruise to Mexico and return. When it came time to see the sights of Mexico at Progreso, Mexico Johnson wasn’t physically able to do so. Johnson …