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Travelling Alone at Night: Taxi Safety Tips

Practical safety tips for travelling alone by taxi at night: booking in advance, checking your car, sharing your journey and getting home safely.

3 min read17 October 2026Local taxis

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Taxis are one of the safest ways to get home at night. These simple habits make them safer still.

Before you set off

  • Book with a licensed firm, not with someone touting for work
  • Book your ride home before you go out
  • Tell a friend when you're leaving and when you expect to arrive

When the car arrives

  • Check the car matches the booking
  • Ask the driver who they're picking up, instead of giving your name
  • Sit in the back

During the journey

  • Share your journey or location with a friend
  • Keep your phone charged and with you
  • Ask the driver to wait until you're inside

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