Cab attacks

Being a taxi driver is a dangerous job, especially those who work at night. But despite the risks they provide an excellent service. You can understand why some would prefer not to work at night. Every time I take a taxi at the moment the driver tells a story of a recent attack or attempted robbery. This is an alarming state of affairs and the council should be taking the problem very seriously. It would be a nightmare scenario if there were fewer taxis at night because the drivers were concerned about their own safety and elected to stay at home. There is no simple solution but a greater visible presence of police officers would not go amiss especially in Palma and in the city centre.

Taxi drivers operate a "buddy/buddy" system in which if one is attacked his colleagues come to his aid. Sadly, at the moment this is probably one of their best and most effective security measures.