Protect yourself. Accidents are not the only danger a cabbie faces. There are also your passengers. Taxi drivers carry cash and operate alone, often late at night, making them vulnerable to assault. To protect yourself:
- Radio the dispatcher whenever picking up a client.
- Keep your windows rolled up and doors locked between fares.
- Be wary of passengers that give vague instructions.
- Do not let single passengers sit directly behind you. Use an excuse – company policy or car balance – and politely ask them to move.
- Do not drive into back alleys.
- Do not resist robberies. Instead, memorize the suspect's description and contact the police as soon as possible.
