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Taxi Driver Robbery

Taxis are an important means of travel in cities, and taxi drivers are frequent targets for robbery. Some of these incidents become violent. It may also be helpful to look at the Robbery Prevention section.

Why are taxi drivers targets of robbery?

Specific types of taxis have different risks.

Airport Taxis
City Street Taxis
Taxi and Car Services

What can taxi drivers do to prevent robberies?

Make it more difficult for the robber to attack
Make yourself a less attractive target
Warn the robber that he or she is being watched
Make sure that you, and not the customer, control the situation
Protect yourself during the robbery

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