Garda Liaison Proposed For Taxi Driver Protection As Kildare Minister Advocates CCTV For Passenger Safety

Tuesday, 13 August 2024 16:13

By Martin Osborne

Lawless said he thinks CCTV should be installed in taxis to make passengers feel safer in light of recent incidents.

There's a call for a dedicated Garda liaison officer to monitor assaults on taxi drivers.

The National Private Hire and Taxi Association says assaults are becoming more common and need to be treated more seriously.

The issue is being highlighted following an attack on a taxi driver in Cork city in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Meanwhile, Kildare North TD and Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless said he thinks CCTV should be installed in taxis to make passengers feel safer in light of recent incidents.

He said passengers are getting into a cab with a stranger and should feel safe.

He said CCTV would benefit both passengers and drivers.

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