Non Profit Solutions Foundation

I witnessed an altercation started by a taxi driver, for [Veezu] for not turning up on time to pick up children in the evening from their recreation event.

The taxi driver claimed he turned up then left as no-one came out of the building on time.

I was there and we all left on time.

Male taxi driver gave verbal abuse to a woman who is the managment of the recreation event, in front of the children he was allocated to pick up.

Here are a few things, i have put together to ask, when ordering a taxi, and or uber and or getting a taxi, and or uber on the fly, and before getting into the vehicle

1. Are the driver[s] DBS checked, if yes, ask for proof of DBS check, if no, or don't know what you mean, walk away and get another taxi, and or uber.
2. Have you female driver[s] to transport my child[ren] or vulnerable person[s], is yes ask question one [1] specifically for female driver[s].
3. What is your firms minium wait time for pick up, whilst waiting for passenger[s].
4. What is the fare from your location to destination, so i can make sure i have the right money.

also and very importantly;

Take a photgraph or video of taxi driver, before you attempt to get into the taxi, if the driver goes off on one about it, walk away and call another taxi, no matter if you have to wait, your safety is the utmost importance.

Whereby you have a child[ren] or vulnerable person[s] traveling on their own using taxi, and or uber, teach them to record the conversation with the driver[s]

Helped an injured man, with a knee injury, get public transport, by paying for the travel cost, as he did non have enough money, on him as he had to walk approximately six [6] miles to his home.

He text me, to let me know he got home ok.

Torfaen council, wanted to charge a disabled resident thirty pounds [GBP] £30.00 GBP] to take a single sofa that is in good condition, which they could of put in their recycle place.

i asked the resident to contact Circulate, which is a charity for collecting and redistributing furniture, to arrange a suitable time for collection.

there is a date next week for Circulate to collect said sofa from this resident for free.