. We should book one, not hail one. We should use designated taxi ranks and look for the correct licenses. But what about taxi drivers? Do they have rules on who to pick up and who to avoid? How do they stay safe?
There are so many features and information leaflets that inform you on how to get a taxi safely. They go through many different things that you should consider so that your fares feel that they are safe in the back of your cab. They don't, however, have information leaflets for taxi drivers on how to deal with violent passengers, people throwing up in the back of your cab or how to ignore someone who is verbally assaulting you. Well if you are concerned as a taxi driver about your safety at work then why not invest in a taxi CCTV system? These systems fit cameras into your cab so that you can record everything that's going on, pretty handy for when you feel the need to take lawful action.
You have a choice of how many cameras you want fitted in your cab but the recommendation is that you have at least 4 to cover the entire area of your cab. The last thing you want is for your passenger to pick the one blind spot you have and take advantage of it. These cameras will give you a whole 360 degree view of your cab which is particularly helpful for people who like to cover most of their faces. Another handy addition to this system is the audio software that records all the activity in the cab. It will be able to note your discussions, sounds that have been made and will not be dulled by the sound of the engine. All of this information can be stored or simply wiped clean after a month or two to make way for new data.
The companies that provide these in car systems will give you a very personal service. They will do a full assessment and will sit down and talk through your options and costs. You may think that all of this technology custom fitted would cost you a fortune but in actual fact it isn't that expensive. Many people choose to take full advantage of installment payments and you can even claim it on your expenses making it even cheaper. You can also add to your income by using the drop down monitor as advertising space. Companies such as drinks manufacturers and nightclubs will pay a premium to be seen in your taxis late at night and this will in turn help to fund the CCTV system. You can't put a price on safety or security so why not look into it today?