The Mayor of London in association with the Met launched The Safer Travel at Night initiative in 2005 in response to increasing attacks on women travelling by unlicensed minicabs at night
Last year, there were over 140 sexual offences committed by illegal cab drivers? Over the last year the Met in conjunction with the Transport for London, have been working to curb the number of sex crimes involving these illegal night cabs.
Legislation has been rushed through parliament, making touting a recordable offence. This means that illegal minicabs, once caught, will now have their DNA and fingerprints taken. This is a major crime fighting method as it will allow old cases and evidence to be quickly compared to illegal drivers picked up off the street.
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