In the UK pretty much every taxi has a protection barrier between the cockpit and the cab where passengers sit. There is a small drawer or window where the passengers exchange payment. Perhaps New Zealand cab companies could begin to phase them in.
just too sad, something needs to be done!
I M A TAXI DRIVER FOR NORTH SHORE TAXI.I HAD AN INCIDENT ON SATURDAY NIGHT PICKED UP A BUNCH OF DRUNKS FROM ALBANY TO CITY.THEY WERE WRESTLING IN MY TAXI BROKE ONE OF MY WINDOWS AND DID A RUNNER.THE POLICE WERE CALLED BY A SECURITY OFFICER AT DROP OFF.I HAVE COMPLETE VIDEO FOOTAGE OF INCIDENT.THE POLICE SPOKE TO THEM,THEY PAID ME $300 WITHOUT EVEN AN APOLOGY