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Getting a taxi.

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tillytoodles1 · 26/10/2022 19:59

My son is having a Halloween fancy dress party on Saturday. I don't have a car so I don't know how I'm going to get home so he suggested a taxi. All the local firms are private hire and as I don't often use them I don't know any of the drivers and I'm scared if getting a taxi home alone late at night. Am I being silly?

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SilentBob · 26/10/2022 22:21

@tillytoodles1 Do you use an app? I use one with my local firm, that way it is transparently clear who is picking me up, when and in what car. Those details are sent to me, the driver and the office. I didn't have my own car for a wee while and work late most nights. I felt completely safe getting a cab through the app- and never once had a problem. (I used them 5 nights a week)

orangeisthenewpuce · 26/10/2022 22:20

Yes you're being silly.

Devoutspoken · 26/10/2022 22:16

Women are at risk in a lot of situations, but you can't stop living life

Ludo19 · 26/10/2022 22:07

OP I've never worried about getting a taxi but after reading this thread, maybe I should be!

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tillytoodles1 · 26/10/2022 21:51

Thanks everyone. I will get a taxi home and ring my son afterwards to let him know I'm home safe and not been murdered on the way.

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Toottooot · 26/10/2022 21:47

Bide at your sons hoose after the party?

Changingplace · 26/10/2022 21:40

tillytoodles1 · 26/10/2022 21:32

I've taken taxis in the daytime and the firm send the make, model and registration of the car. Its probably me being silly, but I've read about woman being abducted and attacked when travelling alone late at night in a taxi.

They’ll do the exact same thing with sending you the reg, model etc at night as they do in the day time.

Being conscious of safety is one thing, but getting a taxi after a night out, especially a pre booked car with a specific firm, isn’t something I’d even consider worrying about.

user1471457751 · 26/10/2022 21:39

Sadly you will probably be at more risk at a party full of drunken men you know.

Loics · 26/10/2022 21:35

I use taxis if the car is in for repairs and similarly, they send the make, model and registration with a tracking link. I usually send it to DP too to be on the safe side. I think you'd be fine using a reputable firm and giving your son the details for reassurance.

OnomatopoeiaFlea · 26/10/2022 21:33

tillytoodles1 · 26/10/2022 21:32

I've taken taxis in the daytime and the firm send the make, model and registration of the car. Its probably me being silly, but I've read about woman being abducted and attacked when travelling alone late at night in a taxi.

People’s ability to risk assess really has gone down the toilet.

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tillytoodles1 · 26/10/2022 21:32

I've taken taxis in the daytime and the firm send the make, model and registration of the car. Its probably me being silly, but I've read about woman being abducted and attacked when travelling alone late at night in a taxi.

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Bbq1 · 26/10/2022 20:41

Cavviesarethebest · 26/10/2022 20:26

Oh good. The misogynists are here.

Oh and the misandrists are always here. Hordes of you.

BryceQuinlanTheFirst · 26/10/2022 20:38

Can you ask in local fb group for best firm?

Cavviesarethebest · 26/10/2022 20:37

@OnomatopoeiaFlea cripes whats gone wrong with your day?

Schoolchoicesucks · 26/10/2022 20:33

I can understand your worry. However it is limiting for you if you don't have a car and don't want to use a taxi.
Private hire taxi firms do keep a record of their drivers bookings. That acts as some protection for their customers. If something happened, the firm would know who the driver was. You should be told car make model and license plate so you are sure to get in the right car. You could ask your son or a friend to track your journey if you location share in Google maps. Or stay on the phone speaking to them. Or call when you arrive home.
Do you have any local friends you could ask for a taxi firm recommendation from? Would that help to reassure you?

TheOtherBoleynGirls · 26/10/2022 20:29

Sorry people are being arseholes. Google and find the best rated taxi firm in your area, one with a proper website with registration details you can check. Then, as pp say, it will be a licensed cab with a record of your journey. And send a photo of the car reg to a friend if that helps.

OnomatopoeiaFlea · 26/10/2022 20:28

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Cavviesarethebest · 26/10/2022 20:27

That you Billy?

BigBunkers · 26/10/2022 20:26

More than one of our local firms have an app. You book, they say the car colour, model and reg coming to collect you and once in you have the option of sharing your location with someone.
Might be worth seeing if any offer that to ease your fears?

Cavviesarethebest · 26/10/2022 20:26

Oh good. The misogynists are here.

OnomatopoeiaFlea · 26/10/2022 20:26

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BuffaloBillToDodgeCity · 26/10/2022 20:25

Dress up as a witch and get on a broomstick.

It really is not rocket science.

Cavviesarethebest · 26/10/2022 20:25

What views were they?

that mainstream media are not taking sufficient steps to address racism

not surprised to hear that in that case you consider womens fears of male violence to be off colour

Cavviesarethebest · 26/10/2022 20:23

@emmathedilemma @Prisonbreak her key area of concern was it being late at night and she’d be alone

it is an entirely rational fear if you have any knowledge of male violence at all

but one that can easily be managed