Along with ever-increasing population and vehicle density, the number of road accidents is escalating in a scary way. The graphs and figures reflecting the losses due to road crashes are going upwards exponentially.On the other, the increasing number of accidents is posing a threat to the profession of taxi drivers. Whatever be the reason, the problem is getting worse each year and needs some immediate and effective steps to address the issue.

Human precautions: Accidents are not the matter of our choice. They occur suddenly and unknowingly, yet there is always a lot of human factor involved. Generally, it is the outcome of individual's inability to hear, see, decide or respond to the situation. There are number of reasons like alcohol, drugs, over speeding, fatigue and many other that contribute to individual's inability as mentioned above. So whether you are a driver seating in the front seat, or a passenger in the back seat or a pedestrian, you need to follow the basic ethics for safety.

Speed regulation: Unfortunately, higher speed tends to increase the impact and severity of accidents many times the normal occasion. As for the young taxi drivers the temptation of grabbing more customers and hence earning more, at times, leads to over speeding and consequently the deadly road crashes. To an extent, the use of speed breakers along the road and keeping a strict eye on such drivers can help lowering the accident numbers. But, with the incredible advances in technology, use of technology like speed governors that has the tendency to indicate over speeding speed has gained popularity.

Vehicle inspection: The poor condition of the taxis is one the reasons for increasing road accidents. Therefore,before your start the trip inspect your vehicle thoroughly for factors like brakes, lights, tyres, air pressure, to ensure improved level of road safety.And while on the ride if the vehicle is unnecessarily overloaded or not. The overloading of the taxi over a long distance increases the probability of tyre burst and overturning thereby.

Road maintenance: In addition to the human and vehicle factors, the meager condition of roads is another serious cause of fatal road accidents. Road issues like slippery surfaces, poor street lighting, sharp bends, inadequate road fencing tend to increase possibilities of accidents significantly. Therefore, construction of road with finest engineering, regular maintenance and periodic supervision should be given top priority both at local and national level.

Traffic police: Studies reveal that education and enforcement collectively reduce road accident by significant margins. In this regard, traffic police can play a significant strong in enforcement of the traffic rules and dissemination of relevant awareness. A bit of strictness imposed by the traffic police can discourage people who intentionally break traffic rules. Just an extra effort from them in vehicle inspection, vehicle management, and supervision over pedestrians can be an effective tool in minimizing road crashes.