The police keep saying we need more drivers to report these crimes.
So I have been doing just that.
I have also written again to my own local MP, Frank Manning.
I have been working alongside the neighbourhood police teams and local MP’s for the Maida Vale and Harrow Road areas for some time, yet it is now even worse than ever.
Recently four muggers were arrested at their homes and their premises searched. Unfortunately for us, they are now back out on the street and are continuing to rob unsuspecting drivers.
Perhaps they believe we are all holding bundles of cash because of the christmas period.
The muggings have now become increasingly violent and our biggest fear is that a driver could eventually be seriously injured or even killed.
London Taxi Radio Interview with mugging victim Laurence.
TAXI LEAKS EXTRA BIT :
They have the intel, they have the tools...so when are hey going to use them?
During our recent show of strength of feeling towards TfL’s recent consultation about the closure of tooley street, Met police sent out two licensed taxi's complete with ID cards containing undercover police officers who mingling with the Taxi protesters, using hidden body cameras to try to identify the ring leaders.
The met police have currently 3 Taxis in their under covet fleet fully plated etc.
Why have'nt these vehicles been deployed around Lisson grove and Harrow Road?
Perhaps they are still awaiting a response on a risk assessment.
TfL’s enforcement officers have been using a vauxhall zafira with minicab indentifiers complete with blues and two's and ANPR cameras.
The police have no excuses to solving violent crime ,they have the tools, vehicles to get the job done, but appear to be holding back.
Mayor Sadiq Khan needs to divert money away from the vanity fountain fund and cycle super highways to fight crime and prevent further violence towards Cabbies which could eventually resort in murder.