What is SafeRide and how does it work?

SafeRide is an Android-first safety companion for women in Nairobi that helps document harassment offline, capture evidence, and decide what to share. It works by creating a private local report first, then letting you choose to keep it private, map it anonymously, seek a referral, or escalate it.

What countries does SafeRide operate in?

SafeRide primarily operates in Kenya, with a focus on Nairobi’s public transport system. No other operating countries are confirmed.

Does SafeRide have a mobile app?

Yes, SafeRide has a mobile app for Android.

Who is SafeRide best suited for?

SafeRide is best suited for women riding public transport in Nairobi, especially matatu users who may face harassment or gender-based violence. It also supports community organisations, transport operators, and partners who use de-identified route safety signals.

SafeRide: Overview, Features, Pricing & Funding

SafeRide is an open-source, Android-first safety companion app for women using Nairobi’s public transport who need a private way to document harassment, capture evidence, and decide what to share.

Key capabilities focus on survivor control and offline reporting:

Offline-first incident reporting that creates a local draft before any upload, then guides evidence capture, location and time details, legal framing, and consent decisions
Four survivor-controlled pathways for each report: keep private, map anonymously, seek referral, or escalate, with a clear consent gate before sharing
Privacy separation between evidence and route signals, allowing anonymous contribution to a Route Safety Index without exposing names, audio, or exact journeys
Local legal and referral content packs covering Kenyan support pathways such as medical care, , , GBV centres, legal aid, and evidence safety, plus an scoped for guidance, transcription, and offence tagging