subject: Do Taxis Have Security Cameras In Them? [print this page] People may be unfamiliar with the way in which taxi services work for many reasons. Perhaps they used to live in a small town that didn't have taxi services. Or maybe they have always had a car and never needed a taxi before. Or sometimes, it's the case that people come to a large city on a vacation and need to take a taxi. Whatever the reason, when people first start using taxi services, they typically have many questions.
One of the questions that arise over and over is, "Do taxis have security cameras in them?" People might wonder about this because they want a taxi with a security camera for their safety, either because they are afraid of the taxi driver or because they are afraid that they will be robbed or have other issues with another passenger. Other people might want to find a taxi that does not have a security camera in it because they are concerned about their privacy.
The answer to this question, regarding security cameras in taxis is that it depends. It depends on the city ordinances as well as the cab company. Some cities may legislate that all taxi services have to have security cameras in them. This usually happens when there has been some high profile crime involving a taxi that makes the news, and the lawmakers feel the need to act. Other times, when the city does not require it, certain taxi services may equip all vehicles in their fleets with a security camera. This is usually done for the driver's safety, as driving a cab can be a high risk job. A side effect of this, though, is that the passengers are also protected.
If you are concerned about whether or not the taxi service that you will be using has security cameras in their vehicles, you should first check to see whether the city requires them to do so. If that is the case, then as long as you use a licensed cab, you can be sure that your cab will have one. If the city that you are in does not have any ordinances regulating this, then your best bet is going to be to simply call the cab company and ask them. Most taxi services do not display this information on their website. However, a 2 minute phone call should be able to clear things up for you.
