Thanks for the thoughtful point—safety is absolutely crucial in any ride-sharing setup, and you're right that background checks are a common concern (Uber and Bolt do require them in many places, but they're not foolproof). In a decentralized Nostr-based app, we could lean on community-driven trust mechanisms like:

- Ratings and reviews from passengers to build driver reputations over time.

- Built-in panic buttons, emergency SOS contacts, and real-time location sharing for quick help.

- Local co-op endorsements, where drivers vouch for each other within trusted communities.

This keeps things peer-to-peer without central authority. Open to more ideas—what else would you add? #NostrRides