124 PRIVATE HIRE AND TAXI MONTHLY
MAY 2009 point of sale ..... point of sale .....
VERIFEYE LAUNCH THE REVOLUTIONARY TaxiCamONE AT THE COVENTRY PRIVATE HIRE & TAXI EXHIBITION
In-vehicle surveillance has become the must- have
solution to
counter the increasing number of assaults and robberies that taxi driv- ers have to endure. Today’s camera tech- nology makes
it
possible to take evi- dence-quality images in a vehicle under the hugely varying light conditions that occur. With the addition of infrared illumination the camera can capture an image in total blackout conditions without the passengers aware of
being the light
source. Taxi cameras have been standard features in North American and Australian taxis for over ten years, and they have a proven track record of
reducing
crime in taxis, especial- ly in those large cities where it is mandated that 100 per cent of all taxis must have a work-
ing camera system. It is estimated that there are 80,000 cameras in serv- ice in North America and Australia. While taxi
camera grammes affordable for (with
pro- are
large
cities, for smaller towns and/or fragmentedmar- kets
large
numbers of individual owner operators) cost and lack of infrastruc- ture can become an issue. In the past, in order to ensure a successful camera programme, it was necessary to put in place arrangements to install,
inspect and
download the images. The installation of a camera has traditional- ly involved picking up connections from the power supply, the inte- rior lights, the meter and the ignition.
addition, there has usu- ally been an involved set-up routine, requir- ing a PC. Downloading,
In
and the need to provide security features that maintain privacy and “chain-of-evidence”, has been another issue. Specialist soft- ware was needed that would be released only to police forces or licensing authorities. At this year’s PrivateHire & Taxi Monthly Show
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
VerifEye are breaking the mould. They are launching the revolution- ary TaxiCamONE. This is the first time that it has been seen by the public anywhere in the world. Designed to be the in-vehicle equiva- lent of plug-and-play, there are no permanent connections to the
vehicle. The only wiring is a power lead from the cigarette lighter. The camera itself is suf- ficiently compact that it hangs over the rear- view mirror on the passenger side. The images are colour with the camera providing its own night time illu- mination. The camera
£1000 TIP
MAKES NOTTINGHAM CABBIE A VERY MERRY MAN
It was a blustery day when I arrived in Not- tingham. The wind was so strong I almost lost my trilby! Composing myself, I set off on my mission, to put a grand in the hand of one lucky cabbie. The school holidays were on, so the city was packed with people having fun. But I wasn’t having much luck. There were no cabbies near the Robin Hood statue. And all I found outside St Peter’s Church was a man playing bagpipes!
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needed a different tac- tic. So I headed for the big wheel in Market Square armed with my binoculars. It didn’t take long for me to spot what I was looking for. I’d recog- nise my orange trilby and fistful of cash any- where – even from a distance. It was head- ing for the train station. So off I went. My winner was a very friendly and very chatty young man called
is supported on a short, flexible, suction cup arm, allowing for easy fitment and removal at the beginning and end of a shift, if required. The camera runs con- stantly,
taking still The revolutionary TaxiCamONE.
images at up to two frames per second. Its large memory capacity ensures that it can pro- vide coverage for up to 32 hours of continuous operation. During nor- mal operation the retractable screen is concealed so that the driver’s vision is not obstructed. The screen simply slides down to allow images to be viewed. To mark the launch of this ground breaking surveillance system VerifEye are offering a 30 per cent discount to show visitors who place a firm order.
See our advert on page 83 and visit us at the show.
Masood Hussain. It’s fair to say he was absolutely made up. “I amshocked and over the moon,” he said, shaking excitedly as I handed him the £1000 cheque, “I might go on holiday with
the
money.” So yet another cabbie is £1000 richer in 2009 – and you could be too. But you’ve got to get a sticker. And if you live in Reading you need to hurry. I’ll be there on the 7th of May itching to put a grand in your hand. So be quick. Get your sticker by call- ing Swinton
Taxi
Division for a quote on 0800 024 1013 or go to
www.mysterytipper.co. uk. On Facebook? Look me up and get inside info on what I’m up to. I’ll see you in Reading, but only if you’ve got a sticker! P.S. I will be attending the Coventry Private Hire and Taxi Exhibition on the 27th and 28th of May 2009, where I will be handing out £4k. Terms and condi- tions do apply – visit
www.mystery-
tipper.co.uk
for
details. See our adverts on pages 1,3,13 and 58.
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