20 taxis licensed by Telford & Wrekin Council will have CCTV fitted in the hopes of deterring crime and anti-social behaviour.
A trial installing CCTV in taxis is being introduced in Telford
The scheme, launched in partnership with West Mercia Police, will gather feedback from drivers and passengers about whether it makes them feel safer. "In addition to the stringent checks our council licensing officers make, passengers may feel further reassured knowing there is CCTV.”
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