If you’re out and about use our new text service: just text HOME to 60835 to get the numbers of one taxi and two licensed minicabs, in the area you are texting from, sent directly to your phone.
When travelling by taxi or minicab:
When travelling by taxi or minicab:
- Only use a licensed minicabs or taxis
- Remember only taxis can be hailed in the street: minicabs must always be booked through a licensed minicab operator
- When you book your minicab, ask for the driver’s name, make and colour of vehicle they will be picking you up in
- Always tell someone you are leaving the party location to go home
- When the driver arrives ask them to confirm your name and destination – make sure it is the taxi or minicab you ordered
- Try to share with a friend and sit in the back with your phone switched on, trust your instincts and don't do anything you don't want to
- Never let friends get into an illegal cab as the driver could be a sexual attacker
- Trust your instincts. If you are at all worried, ask the driver to stop in a busy area and get out of the vehicle
- If the driver refuses to stop, use a mobile (if you have one) to call the police
- If you start to become frightened, try to stay calm. Always try to think around situations
