The BBC has published an article in which it is revealed that driving a taxi is one of the most dangerous jobs in the UK.
Due to racist violence, Asian cab drivers are the most at risk and are more likely to be the victims of a murder than members of another ethnic group.
Taxi driving, as an industry, has the highest murder rate compared to any other industry. This of course excludes the numerous assaults and other issues that arise in late night taxi cabs.
One way drivers can attempt to lower the risk is by training to avoid conflict and resolve issues of aggression and lewd behaviour. There are companies that help taxi drivers with these issues. One such company, Mathieson Training, can help drivers diffuse situations before they escalate out of control.
Interestingly, cabbies are being told to be quieter when picking up fares. Sometimes customers pick to use a taxi instead of public transport for the solitude it provides. If someone wants peace and quite and a taxi driver won’t allow it, the situation may become surly — this is another way that taxi drivers could help prevent passengers from causing trouble.
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