Rideshare companies are gearing up for New Year’s Eve celebrations, with drivers preparing for a surge of requests.

Ridesharing, a decade ago the closest thing we had was the carpool to work and school, now it’s the norm to hit your app and have a complete stranger pick you up and drive you wherever you need to go. But there are dangers to think about.

A Houston mother is on a mission to raise awareness about drunk driving right ahead of the New Year. She lost her daughter in August after a suspected drunk driver crashed head-on into her in San Antonio.

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio International Airport officials have promised to take action after the KSAT 12 Defenders were provided photos and videos of the unsanitary conditions area rideshare drivers are forced to endure when using portable toilets at the airport’s official rideshare lot. Rideshare drivers have complained about the condition of portable toilets at San Antonio International Airport. The city can provide better facilities.”City officials have vowed to address the condition of the portable toilets at San Antonio International Airport. (KSAT)As a comparison, Michael provided the Defenders videos of the facilities for rideshare drivers who take people to and from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. San Antonio International Airport officials did not respond to multiple requests to provide an interview for this story.