01

Known facts

A traveler reports being struck near a designated pickup area after requesting a ride through an app. The driver status, precise pickup zone, vehicle movement, camera coverage, and identity of the roadway controller are not yet known.

02

Questions that need evidence

  • Which entity controlled the pickup lane?
  • What did the app show about driver status and trip stage?
  • Which video, dispatch, vehicle, and witness records should be preserved?
  • Does a public-body notice process apply?
03

Practical lesson

Record the precise zone and save the trip record before deciding which organization may be legally responsible.