P.A. business owner renews call for better security in taxis
The owner of a Prince Albert taxi company says a violent incident in the city last weekend highlights the need for improved safety measures for taxi drivers.
Pardeep Kumar, Owner of Checker/Family taxi said it was one of his drivers who was attacked in the early morning of May 20 by two men, while attempting to rob him. Kumar added incidents like the one last weekend happen regularly.
“In the past six months, there could be like 20 of those incidents,” he said.
According to the Prince Albert Police, other cab drivers arrived at the scene and helped the driver restrain a male suspect until officers arrived. Kumar said all the cab drivers have access to an emergency button and the dispatcher is constantly aware of each cab driver’s location.