What is a DBS check for taxi drivers?
6th January, 2020If you work as a cab driver or operate a taxi fleet, at some point it’s likely you’ll undergo or apply for a DBS check, so it’s important to find out how they work and what they involve.
If you work as a cab driver or operate a taxi fleet, at some point it’s likely you’ll undergo or apply for a DBS check, so it’s important to find out how they work and what they involve.
Taxi fares can sometimes be a source of dispute between a taxi driver and passenger, with the latter often not understanding quite how the tariff rates work. The best way of defusing a disagreement over a fare is to explain to the confused passenger how their charge has been calculated.
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Taxi drivers are used to working long and unsociable hours, transporting their customers from A to B. On top of this, they’re also sat down for long periods of time, which can have both short and long-term effects on their health and wellbeing.
The matter of surveillance cameras in taxis is a hot topic right now, with the government having consulted on whether it should be compulsory for all drivers in England and Wales to install CCTV in their vehicles.