Fearing begal (street robbers), a female taxi driver working for ride-hailing apps in Palembang, South Sumatra, has increased security measures to ensure her safety.  

As robberies are rampant in the area, Valery, 42, decided to install a cage around her driver’s seat, creating a boundary between her seat and passenger seats.

“App-based taxi drivers often fall victim to criminal activity, which is why I decided to install [the cage],” Valery said as quoted by kompas.com.