With ride-share services now a staple of airport ground transportation, Harry Reid International has partnered with the #WHATSMYNAME Foundation to enhance safety and educate users. 

New signs are posted in rideshare pickup areas at LAS, reminding travelers to verify their driver before taking a ride. The message, which is also highlighted on the airport’s website and social media channels, focuses on these tips:

S: Stop before getting into a vehicle. 

A: Ask the driver, what’s my name? To confirm they booked a trip with them. 

M: Match the make, model and license plate of the vehicle to the one in the app.

I: Inform a friend or loved one of their ride details. 

The #WHATSMYNAME Foundation was created in memory of Samantha “Sami” Josephson, a young woman who was kidnapped and killed by a person posing as a rideshare driver in South Carolina in 2019. Her story sparked a movement to ensure riders stay safe and informed.

“Safety is our top priority at LAS, not just at the security checkpoint, but throughout every step of the passenger journey,” said Rosemary Vassiliadis, Clark County Director of Aviation. “We’re honored to partner with the #WHATSMYNAME Foundation to raise awareness on rideshare safety. While Samantha’s tragedy did not happen here, her story resonates with us deeply. Serving millions of travelers each year, we are committed to highlighting this critical message so no one else will have to endure what Samantha or her family experienced.”

To learn more about the #WHATSMYNAME Foundation and ride share safety, visit whatsmyname.org/foundation.