Travelling by taxi is a safe method of public transport.

Here are a few suggestions you should consider when choosing to ride in a cab:

• Phone for a taxi in preference to hailing one. All booking details are kept by taxi companies;
• You are entitled to choose the taxi/taxi driver of your preference. If a driver makes you feel uncomfortable at any time, you are within your rights to select another taxi;
• Sit wherever you feel most comfortable. This may mean traveling in the back seat of the taxi;
• Specify to the driver the route you wish to take to reach your destination.
• Take note of the taxi company and fleet number. This will help in identifying the taxi if required.
• Stay alert to your surroundings and limit your conversation to general topics;
• If you don't want your home address known, stop a few houses away from your destination.

If the driver harasses you when travelling in a taxi your options include:

• Ask the driver to stop. You may choose to make up an excuse to do so;
• Leave the taxi when it stops at a traffic sign or lights;
• Call out to someone on the street to attract attention and seek assistance;
• Read out the fleet number and advise the driver you will report him/her if they don't stop;
• Trust and act on your instincts, do whatever you believe will best preserve your safety.