Tunisian Union of Individual Taxis Calls for Strengthened Night‑Time Controls on Taxi Clients
The Union Tunisienne des Taxis Individuels (UTTI) has urged authorities to tighten controls on taxi passengers during night hours, especially outside urban zones.
This request follows a violent incident that occurred two days ago in the suburbs of Tunis, when a member of the Union was attacked. A group of criminals seized his vehicle and stole his cash while threatening him with a bladed weapon.
In a press release issued on Saturday and obtained by the TAP Agency, the Union appealed to the government to work closely with professional unions to implement measures that guarantee the physical safety of taxi drivers.
Key points from the statement include:
- Rapid adoption of legislation governing “smart‑transport” applications, which are considered safer than traditional hailing methods.
- Installation of surveillance cameras inside taxis, mirroring the security standards already applied to public transport.
- Revision of existing laws to allow drivers the right to refuse transporting passengers at night or in suspicious circumstances, thereby better protecting professionals in the sector.
The Union emphasizes that these steps are essential to restore confidence among drivers and passengers alike, and to curb the growing wave of nocturnal robberies targeting taxi operators across Tunisia.
