[westendlass]

Anyone driving a taxi around should have to have a CRB check and absolutely no criminal record. As a woman, sitting in a strangers car alone is putting yourself in a very vulnerable situation. Who's to know who's driving the cab as well? Most people don't check the drivers badge. You wouldn't go out and thumb a lift from someone but you put your trust in taxi drivers believing that they adhere to the strictest regulations. I keep to the same local firm as I recognise the drivers who have been taxiing for them for years in Ossy. Usually have a good conversation and a laugh with them too.