Taxi Driver how-to

How to Stay Safe While Driving Passengers

Safety comes first.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Safety comes first. In short: verify; use; share, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Verify the rider.

  2. Use a dash cam.

  3. Share your trip.

  4. Trust your gut.

  5. Keep doors locked.

  6. End unsafe rides.

Safety reminders for taxi drivers

  • Verify riders
  • Drive defensively
  • Avoid fatigue
  • Use dash cams

Fare · Meter · Medallion · Surge pricing · Deadhead · Hail: see the full taxi driver glossary.

More taxi driver how-to guides

Enroll in trainingTake fit quiz