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22 - Hiring a Taxi Safety Tips

Note: Please Also See Ride-Sharing or Ride-Hailing Services

ALWAYS use a taxi stand or better still call the taxi on the phone.

Taxi should be similar to other taxis.

See if the driver is knowledgeable about the area.

Note down the number plate and the driver’s license number.

Check for phone numbers on the taxi.

Look for a taxi meter and radio. Negotiate the fare in advance

Know where you're going.

Keep your valuables close.

Sit at the back of the vehicle.

Carry your mobile phone in your hand.

Make sure that door handles are there.

Avoid sharing the ride with others.

Ask the fare first and negotiate if necessary.

Do not hesitate to use the terms "SLOW DOWN ", "STOP", "LET ME OUT".

In many cities, there is a system of women taxi drivers for women passengers, this option is safer for women

Instead of a taxi consider using a rideshare alternative. Rideshares are safer and more convenient though not problem-free.