Bogus taxis

18th December 2006

A seasonal message from Taxiwise reminds party revellers and travellers to use licensed Hackney carriages – traditionally the London-style cabs or pre-booked private hire vehicles when heading home from a night out.

Illegal and unlicensed operators currently cruise the streets looking for fares, and at busy times revellers may be used to use their services.

A spokeswoman for Taxiwise, said: “We don’t want to dampen the fun of the party season. We just want everyone to think carefully about how they are getting home and not put themselves in danger by getting into unlicensed minicabs.”

More information and advice is available on the Taxiwise website.