The Taxi Marshall Scheme

The Taxi Marshall Scheme

Provides a safe waiting area until a taxi arrives and safe transport home for people using city centre facilities late at night
Reduces the risk of disorder arising from those using the selected taxi points
Enhances security for the drivers of hackney carriage and private hire vehicles
Promotes pro-active partnership working between those with a role to play in the evening economy
Helps to disperse people from the town centre quickly and safely

How do they Operate?

The Marshalls role is to help maintain an orderly queue. People looking for a cab home will join the queue and marshals will direct them into the first available taxi. The aim is to allow people to catch licensed vehicles in a controlled and safe environment.

The taxi marshal role is a non-confrontational. However, if disorder occurs they will be supported by the police.

The marshalling scheme in Romford use Security Industry Authority (SIA) trained, uniformed security staff.

The staff work in twos, wear hi visibility fluorescent jackets, and each have a radio which has a direct link to all venues in the town centre and the cctv control room.

The Marshalled rank is operated on a Friday and Saturday Night 10.30pm through to 3.30am.