Public transport, taxis and private hire vehicles

All the taxis and public transport of Cheshire are highly regulated making them a very safe way of getting from A to B. By taking small precautions though you can make them even safer.

  • On trains or buses try and sit amongst people and steer clear of empty carriages where possible. If you get on an empty bus sit near the driver or conductor.
  • Try to stay away from isolated and dark bus stops.
  • On trains check to see where the emergency chains, buttons and exits are.
  • Do not get in a private hire vehicle unless you have pre-booked it through a registered company as you will not be insured should anything happen and it would be very difficult to track you whereabouts. You may however hail a taxi (usually a black cab) on the street.
  • When in a taxi or black cab take note of the drivers details which should be displayed on his badge along with the taxi number. To be extra safe you could text a friend the details.
  • When you arrive at your destination ask the driver to wait until you are inside.