How to stay safe
- Only use a licensed taxi or pre-booked licensed private hire vehicle
- Never get into a vehicle, other than the one you have booked, unless you have hailed a licensed hackney carriage in the street or on a rank
- Always check the driver’s badge to confirm that the driver is licensed
- Ride with friends - sharing a vehicle is a great idea
- Enter only when sure - if you have any doubts, don’t get in and order another vehicle
- Pre-book your taxi where possible, especially when travelling alone
- Ask the pub, club or restaurant you are in, if they can book a taxi and ask if you can wait inside the premises until it arrives
You should always plan to get home safely and take a taxi you can trust.