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Illegal minicab blitz

CAMPAIGNS against Islington's illegal minicabs are intensifying as the Christmas party season gets underway.

Residents and workers in Islington are being warned against the temptation of travelling in illegal taxis with increasing numbers of revellers heading home late at night.

Transport for London (TfL) and the Metropolitan Police are stepping-up their efforts to crack down on the menace of taxi touting. As well as increasing anti-tout operations, a hard-hitting advertising campaign, which warns women of the danger of getting into illegal cabs, has been launched.

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: "I understand the temptation the touts provide to innocent people looking for a way home late at night. But the vehicles belonging to these unscrupulous individuals are not insured and pose a real danger to anyone that may use them.

"There is always a safer way home and I urge anyone heading out over the Christmas period to make a note of the Cabwise text number before they do so. For the price of the text message, party goers will be sent the numbers for licensed and 24-hour taxi and minicab companies in their area. Please be safe, not sorry."

To use the Cabwise service, simply text home to 60835 for a charge of 35p.

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