Public urged to look out for 'wildcatters' at San Diego's border crossings

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Public urged to look out for 'wildcatters' at San Diego's border crossings
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A public information campaign began Wednesday urging travelers to be on the lookout for a practice known as 'wildcatting,' in which unregulated ride-hailing drivers operate without oversight, largely at San Diego's border crossings, putting riders at risk.

A public information campaign began Wednesday urging travelers to be on the lookout for a practice known as"wildcatting," in which unregulated ride-hailing drivers operate without oversight, largely at San Diego's border crossings, putting riders at risk.

Officials say the unregulated nature of wildcatters allows for price gouging, drivers who are untrained and not required to undergo criminal background checks, and vehicles that have not undergone safety inspections.

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