Mandatory CCTV cameras will be installed in all hackney carriage taxis, which was agreed upon in a Barnsley council meeting on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This follows public surveying, and progression from an approval last April by the South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral authority last year to fund a pilot scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new commitment is part of a scheme to increase safety for passengers and drivers in taxis, advocated by Councillor Wendy Cain, cabinet spokesperson for public health and safety in Barnsley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said: “The safety of residents, visitors, and those who work in our borough is a top priority, and by requiring CCTV in all hackney carriages we\u2019re enhancing safety for both drivers and passengers.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hackney carriage taxi drivers will have to make clear within the carriage that CCTV is in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cllr Cain added: \u201cThese changes support our night time economy by encouraging more drivers to work during later hours, so residents and visitors can enjoy Barnsley\u2019s nightlife with confidence of a safe journey back.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The council will fund and provide these cameras, but will make the taxi owner responsible for keeping them in a good condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
All data will belong to the council, who will control it for privacy purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Councillor James Higginbottom, cabinet member for transport and the environment, also had a strong support for it in Wednesday\u2019s meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The introduction of mandatory CCTV in hackney carriages is a standard practice across the industry, it provides safety, security and peace of mind, both for passengers and more importantly for the taxi drivers themselves.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SYMCA put aside \u00a3173,500 to fund the project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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