Door-opening checks matter at the end of a taxi journey
Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2026 2:40 pm
UK / trade news
According to TaxiPoint's new safety explainer, passenger drop-offs need a final check before anyone opens a door. Existing Highway Code Rule 239 calls for checks for cyclists and traffic, recommends the opposite-hand opening technique where possible, and says the kerb side is safer for passengers. This is a reminder of existing guidance, rather than a new taxi licensing rule or a finding about fault in a particular collision.
Published: 2026-10-28
Original source: www.taxi-point.co.uk
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