Coronavirus: Safety screens developed for taxis
September 23, 2020
Toyota has developed a new safety screen to fit into the cabins of taxis, to help mitigate coronavirus transmission for taxi drivers and customers. Read More
New standards introduced to improve safety for taxi and private hire vehicle passengers
July 29, 2020
Passengers travelling in taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs), including app-based services, will be kept safer under tough new licensing standards introduced by the government. Read More
Taxi safety: Shropshire firm wins council taxi safety contract
March 27, 2019
A dedicated call centre will be in place to take bookings and payments, speeding up the process, so potential taxi drivers can be trained and put through their paces for their badges quicker. Read More
Taxi safety: Taxi drivers set to face tougher safety standards
February 12, 2019
The Department for Transport has launched a consultation on tougher licensing guidelines, which include the option of installing CCTV in every taxi and private hire vehicle. Read More
Review calls for tougher safety rules for minicab drivers
September 25, 2018
An independent review has called for tougher regulations and rules for taxi drivers to ensure minicab safety, following a series of attacks on passengers. Read More
Campaigners warn Worboys case highlights failure in driver safety checks
January 25, 2018
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust has warned that the case of convicted rapist John Worboys highlights a “significant failure” in taxi driver safety checks. Read More
