licensed taxis and private hire - Coventry City Council licenses taxis and private hire - use licensed vehicles only. Coventry’s hackney carriages (black cabs) are council-licensed and wheelchair-accessible; look for licensing plates/badges. Take photographs and record Registration numbers
licensed ride‑hailing apps based taxis provide full journey traceability, verified driver details, live trip sharing and in-app emergency support, all of which increase accountability and control
public transport - The Safer Travel Partnership (West Midlands Police, British Transport Police and Transport for West Midlands) works to keep the network safe and tackle anti-social behaviour. Report concerns to staff or police, and plan routes in advance
report places you feel unsafe - Use the national StreetSafe tool to anonymously flag locations that feel unsafe, for example locations that have poor lighting or could be considered a harassment hotspot. It helps police and partners target improvements. This tool is not for reporting crimes
