As autumn progresses and the evenings get darker, make sure you have a safe journey home by hailing a Southampton Hackney Carriage taxi. Whether you are a student on a big night out, or simply enjoying a meal or a few drinks - you are likely to find it surprisingly dark when it is time to go home. Don’t take a risk with your safety by walking in the dark, look out for a taxi light on a white hackney carriage for a comfortable and secure ride home.

Hail and Ride Safely

When you hail a white Southampton Hackney Carriage taxi, you are safe in the knowledge that you are insured to travel. Private hire cars (which can be any colour except white and have no roof sign) are not insured to pick you up from the roadside. Southampton Hackney Carriage Association taxis also offer additional peace of mind:

• All our drivers are licensed and regulated by Southampton City Council

• SHA drivers are CRB checked

• Many of our taxi drivers hold additional qualifications such an NVQ or BTEC in transporting passengers by taxi

• Many of our cars are fitted with CCTV

On Dark Nights, Look for the Light…

It’s easy to recognise a hackney carriage when looking for transport home. Look out for a white vehicle with a lit white ‘taxi’ sign on the roof and a red hackney carriage license plate on the back. Please stay safe on dark nights.