Personal security of taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers
Taxi and PHV drivers often have to work in isolated places, at night, deal with strangers and carry cash, all of which makes them particularly vulnerable to violence. This section contains guidance notes for taxi and PHV drivers on measures they can take to stay safe.
Staying safe: guidance for private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers
This guide is to help private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers to think of things that they can do to stay safe.
- Published:
- 15 October 2008
Staying safe: guidance for taxi drivers
This guide is to help taxi drivers to think of things that they can do to stay safe.
- Published:
- 15 October 2008
Research on the personal security issues for taxi and PHV drivers - Executive summary
This section summarises the nature of personal security problems affecting taxi and PHV drivers and the measures which would improve their actual and perceived security.
- Published:
- 15 October 2008
- Last update:
- 24 November 2010

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