Drivers need to log in on safeCAB at the beginning of each shift. Having done so, all particulars of all safeCAB customer's journey are automatically logged, providing a significant disincentive for drivers to behave in an appropriate manner against safeCAB members.

safeCAB can be interfaced with existing GPS technology in cabs, allowing monitoring of journeys and routes, providing a disincentive for taxi drivers not to take the most direct route to the customers required destination.

Taxi drivers have no access to personal details of safeCAB members. Additional passengers have no access to details of safeCAB members. There is no information screen within the cab. All information transmitted to the safeCAB control centre is secured. Information can only be released to the Police as required in the case of any incidents.

The safeCAB system will minimise the number of 'rogue' operators within the Taxi industry and provide additional security to passengers, particularly late at night.

A standard 100 point identity check would be used at the time of application for a safeCAB card in the same manner as security checks by banks for credit card applications.

The issuing of cards will provide a safer environment for the elderly and disabled passengers, improving the peac-of-mind of these passengers and their families. This will have a flow on effect increasing taxi use by these groups.

When a member scans their card, a voice activation unit within the taxi states 'Passenger Accepted' or 'Passenger Declined' in conjunction with display on the dashboard of either a green light for accepted or a red light for declined.

Research with taxi owners and drivers has indicated a significantly increased preparedness by drivers to work late night shifts in cabs fitted with the safeCab system. This will provide a benefit to passengers by allowing more taxis to be available during these times.

Parents will also know that teenagers who hold safeCAB smart cards are able to use taxis during difficult hours with safety.

safeCAB will reduce incidents hostility between passengers and drivers.