Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Review national guidelines for safety and security of taxi/ph drivers
Closed
298 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should conduct a review of the safety and security of taxi/ private hire to look at how lone drivers can be protected. They should consult drivers, industry leaders and stakeholders.
The aim of the review should be to produce national guidelines for all Local Authorities to adopt. This could encourage more women to enter the profession.
Currently less than 3% of drivers are female. The industry is in crisis and needs more drivers. Drivers are lone workers and are at higher risk of being victims of crime. Depending upon where a driver is licensed their safety and security may vary. Drivers nationally should be protected. This could include access to the same provisions such as CCTV or Safety Screens. Ensuring safety will encourage more drivers to train and will retain current drivers.
Currently less than 3% of drivers are female. The industry is in crisis and needs more drivers. Drivers are lone workers and are at higher risk of being victims of crime. Depending upon where a driver is licensed their safety and security may vary. Drivers nationally should be protected. This could include access to the same provisions such as CCTV or Safety Screens. Ensuring safety will encourage more drivers to train and will retain current drivers.
Timeline
| 8 Dec 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Jun 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
298
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
8 Dec 2022
Closed
8 Jun 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.