| Purely by coincidence, the
following press release has come in from LTI. Bearing in mind that several reports are
contained within this issue regarding attacks on drivers, Call Sign feels that this
article could provide an answer... Taxifix of Liverpool is looking to beat
down the high cost of taxi insurance and further increase driver safety with TX Eye, the
in-vehicle, infrared CCTV system.
This innovative TX1 dealership, which prides itself on introducing products
and services that offer real value to customers, says it has already placed TX Eye in 30
cabs and believes that 30% of Liverpool's 1400 purpose-built taxis will have the system
installed within the next 12 months.
"There has been a very positive response from local customers, all of
whom can see how TX Eye will bring them added security and possible insurance
benefits" commented Damian Lynch, Dealer
Principal at Taxifix.
He added: "The shocking increase in insurance premiums has been of great
concern to us. A major reason for the increase has been the growing number of personal
injury claims. Because of the significant payouts involved in such cases, insurance firms
have responded by charging higher premiums. As a result of the new CCTV development, we
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TX EYE
- THE NEW CCTV SYSTEM FOR TAXIS
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Damian Lynch
in negotiations with national insurance companies for them to provide reduced
premiums for any driver who has a taxi fitted with TX Eye."
Designed as a compact and unobtrusive in-vehicle system, TX
Eye was recently given the seal of approval by Liverpool licensing authority for use
within taxis operating in its district and there are a number of other local authorities
who are looking to follow suit. According to Taxifix, the system is conveniently
mounted above the driver's head, giving a clear
picture of both the passenger and driver compartments and
is easy to install.
Passengers are given a clear warning that the CCTV is in operation. To
protect their privacy, the images are relayed off-site and securely held by an authorised
distributor for up to 31 days.
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The recordings, which
can be either downloaded onto Smart Card, or put directly on videotapes, can only be
accessed in the case of an alleged assault or false injury claim.
What has impressed taxi drivers most about the system is the fact that it acts as a
powerful
deterrent to any would-be attacker from within the cab. In the event of an assault to the
driver, TX Eye will have recorded the incident, giving the Police vital visual evidence to
apprehend and prosecute the assailant.
From an insurance point of view, the system gives added protection to the
driver against false personal injury claims. This point has already been put to the test
in a recent court case where a personal injury claim was thrown out after video evidence
was offered. The claimant later admitted to making two previous false claims and the
insurance company is now looking to prosecute the claimant.
Damian Lynch said: "The beauty of TX Eye is that it further enhances the
driver's and passengers' feeling of safety and security which the purpose-built black cab
has always given them."
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