Discussions continue in taxi safety bylaw
A Prince Albert city councillor says he’s sick to his stomach over the increased safety concerns for taxi drivers and is hoping council will aid with regulations.
Ward 6 Coun. Blake Edwards has been pushing to improve safety for taxi drivers following a number of incidents that have taken place over the years. Most notable was the assault on a Checker Taxi driver back in April 2010 where the driver was left scarred when a boy slashed him with a machete.
More recently in Saskatoon, a woman was arrested in June after allegedly attacking a taxi driver.
Edwards made a passionate plea to council earlier this week to look at changing the bylaw so cab companies would be required to improve cab safety including possibly installing barriers and cameras.