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Guildford Council Urges Safe Taxi Use This New Year's Eve

12/29/2025

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Merel Rehorst-Smith, Guildford Borough Council's regulatory services lead, urges residents to use licensed taxis on New Year's Eve for safety.
Licensed taxis undergo rigorous safety checks and are equipped with CCTV.
Fares are regulated by the local authority.
Guildford Borough Council advises checking the taxi's license plate and driver ID before boarding.
Guildford Borough Council has secured extra funding from Surrey Police to provide more taxi marshals on busy nights.

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Merel Rehorst-Smith, Guildford Borough Council's regulatory services lead, urges residents to use licensed taxis on New Year's Eve for safety.
Licensed taxis undergo rigorous safety checks and are equipped with CCTV.
Fares are regulated by the local authority.
Guildford Borough Council advises checking the taxi's license plate and driver ID before boarding.
Guildford Borough Council has secured extra funding from Surrey Police to provide more taxi marshals on busy nights.