Unfortunately protection from violence against taxi drivers continues to prove a problem for the UK’s hard working cabbies. That’s why the UK’s leading specialist in taxi sales, Cab Direct, is offering a national solution for driver safety with its new CabSafe™ onboard CCTV system.
Taxis for Sale with 24 Hour Security
The new CabSafe™ taxi CCTV system is now available as an optional extra with all new Cab Direct taxis for sale, together with the ongoing after-sales support you’d expect from the UK’s leading cab sales company.
Unlike many other systems on the market, CabSafe™ has been tested and is proven to work at night – when cabbies are likely to need it most. You also get a comprehensive 12-month warranty. Best of all is CabSafe’s price – only £395 for a one camera system, or just £645 for three camera protection in a full hackney vehicle.
For added security and to meet local licensing requirements, the unit is tamper proof, encrypted and password protected so footage can only be downloaded by an authorised person.
Taxi CCTV Support Network
As part of Cab Direct’s CabSafe™ solution drivers also have access to a national network of approved repairers, with more than 300 outlets nationwide. In the event of a genuine incident, there’s also a free download service in the event of a genuine incident where, with the council’s permission, they will download footage from the camera system for use as evidence.
New Solution to an Old Problem
There are a number of reasons that make taxi drivers, in particular, vulnerable to attack. The fact that cabbies work alone, often at night, and are known to carry cash makes them an easy target for mindless thugs.
Speaking of the merits of the new system, Bill Parris, Cab Direct’s National Operations Manager, comments: “A great deal of work has gone in to finding the right CCTV solution to offer with our range of taxis for sale.
“There are a lot of cameras available on the market, many of which claim to offer day-night functionality. However our trials found that, in practise, there’s a real lack of quality when it comes to night vision. It was especially important for us to develop a camera that works at night when cabbies are most vulnerable to attack. That’s why the new CabSafe™ system fits the bill perfectly in the real world of cab driving.”
Bill continues: “Research has shown that the installation of in-cab CCTV can lead to a significant reduction in incidents of abuse, threats and violence. The quality and price of the CabSafe™ system makes it a smart option for any taxi driver.”
For more information on how to order your new cab with CCTV call Cab Direct free on 0800 916 3021 or email info@cabdirect.com .