The City of Whitehorse is responding to recent posts on social media from women expressing concerns about their safety in local taxi cabs.
The city issued a press release Monday, and the matter received a lengthy discussion at Monday’s city council meeting.
In its release, the city says it takes the issue of taxi safety very seriously.
It goes on to list a number of measures taken to screen drivers, from a criminal record check to requiring drivers to pass a supervised written exam in relation to the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw.
Passengers who have a negative experience in a taxi can call the city’s trouble line (667-2111) and the matter will be investigated immediately by an on-shift bylaw officer, says the release.