Taxi Drivers - a podcast by Jenny Hacking

Every year thousands of taxi journeys are made, and while most of these are uneventful, many drivers suffer verbal and physical abuse, while just doing their job. In this episode I take a look at some underreported cases where these attacks proved to be fatal.

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Episode resources

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https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/6004532.my-behaviour-was-disgrace-man-tells-court/
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https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/children-who-wage-war-taxis-3560762
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/212554/taxi-private-hire-licensing-guide.pdf

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