Petition · Department for Transport
National scheme for QR code driver identification for all Hackney Carriage cabs
Open for signatures
259 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce a mandatory national QR code identification system displayed in the rear passenger area of all Hackney Carriages. When scanned, this QR code could include the driver’s full name, photograph, badge/licence number, the vehicle registration and current licensing status.
A mandatory QR code system could:
- Allow discreet verification of driver identity
- Improve passenger safety and confidence
- Support rapid reporting of inappropriate behaviour
- Increase accountability and professionalism
- Help prevent misconduct and impersonation
- Support safeguarding obligations
The purpose of this petition is to allow lone people to feel safe when travelling in these Hackney Carriages (Black Cabs). There have been reports of misconduct, especially with young women.
- Allow discreet verification of driver identity
- Improve passenger safety and confidence
- Support rapid reporting of inappropriate behaviour
- Increase accountability and professionalism
- Help prevent misconduct and impersonation
- Support safeguarding obligations
The purpose of this petition is to allow lone people to feel safe when travelling in these Hackney Carriages (Black Cabs). There have been reports of misconduct, especially with young women.
Timeline
| 8 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
259
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
8 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.