Police are concerned about illegal '‘taxi-like services'’ in Dunedin, after reports of drivers with criminal convictions trying to entice people from a taxi queue into their car. taxistand.jpg Photo: Stephen JaquieryAlong with common offers on social media to provide local residents with sober rides home after a night out, some ‘'sober drivers'’ have approached people waiting for a taxi ride home, police say. “Of course we encourage the use of a designated sober driver, but accepting rides from strangers could be dangerous. “Not only that, but picking up passengers for hire is illegal without the correct passenger endorsement.”Sen Sgt Larking says getting into a car with someone who has not been vetted carries risks. Police ask anyone who witnesses concerning behaviour such as this contact 111 immediately or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555-111.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 16, 2016 03:18 UTC