Taxi Safety
Thinking of getting a taxi home?
This page gives a few do's and don'ts about how to get home safely, or generally how book a taxi in a safe manner.
Always:
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Pre-book your journey
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Ask for quote when booking
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Make sure you are entering the correct vehicle
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Confirm the booking with the driver
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Ensure the driver is wearing a council badge complete with photograph
Make sure the vehicle has:
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Council door signs affixed to it
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Company door signs
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Current front and rear licence plate
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An internal plate number
Example Door Signs
Never:
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Enter a private hire vehicle that you have not booked. It is not insured to carry you and may not even be licensed
When hiring a Hackney Carriage always:
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Ensure that the driver is wearing his badge
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Make sure that the vehicle is fitted with a white licence plate on the rear
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Make sure that there is a plate number and drivers badge on the internal screen
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Check that the meter is engaged before you start the journey
Example Taxi Driver Badge
Going home alone?
Why not... phone home or text a friend and give them details of the hired vehicle and when you are expected home.
At taxi ranks always:
Wait at the front of the stand. At busy times marshals may be around to assist in queuing arrangements.
Taxi phone numbers
AAA Taxis - 01772 555999 http://www.aaataxispreston.co.uk/
Miller City Taxis - 01772 884000 http://www.millerscitax.com/
New City Taxis - 01772 824000 http://www.newcityviptaxis.com/NewCityVIP/
Ashton Allied Taxis - 01772 734000 http://www.ashtonallied.co.uk/
Eagle Taxis - 01772 200300 http://www.eagletaxipreston.co.uk/
Checkers Taxis - 01772 204003
Red Rose Taxis - 01772 746620
BE SAFE