Rogue taxi drivers are once again under the spotlight as the Interior Ministry vows a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to the perpetrators, a senior official has confirmed.
Many of the unregulated operators are cashing in by providing regular clients with services, from night clubbers to parents wanting a cheaper ride for the school run.
Customers often fail to appreciate the potential pitfalls such as invalid insurance, car safety checks or the potential criminal intent of the man behind the wheel.