Acccording to a Nottingham Post
article, Nottingham taxicabs are set to be equipped with CCTV systems. This
raises the questions of will we see New York City CCTV systems turn up in the
Big Apple’s cabs, and if so…When?
“Taxis are to
be fitted with CCTV in a bid to make journeys safer. The pilot scheme, costing nearly £100,000, will be launched
in Nottingham – with 100 cabs taking part. The
idea is to make taxi journeys safer for drivers and passengers. Jamil Ahmed,
chairman of The Nottingham Licensed Taxi Owners and Drivers Association, said
he would like to see the initiative rolled out to the 411 Hackney cabs in the
city.”
New York CCTV systems have been showing up in more and more
places including restaurants, hotels, bus stops etc. It goes without saying
that as a culture we are constantly being surveilled. Commercial properties
have enlisted the help of CCTV systems for years, and it is now more recently
that residential properties have caught on as well. The systems are set to
protect us but how far is too far?
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In a taxi cab, you are in a private environment paying for a
service. One party gives another party a payment and in return they receive a
service, in this instance it is transportation. Is there a need to watch those
who are paying for this service? Most people do not expect to be watched while
in the back of a taxi and for that reason many would say it is a violation of
privacy. Others of course would argue, if you are not doing anything wrong, who
cares if you are being watched?
The Nottingham taxi drivers are implementing this system
already and it may only be a matter of months before we start seeing it in more
cities across the UK or the east coast of the USA. For those who are looking to
install a system at a commercial property, residential property, or any other
entity, it is a good idea to check with a local company with experience in your
area. New York CCTV Systems and inside the city New York City CCTV systems from
Cyber Technologies has the design team and technicians available to make sure
you are covered. With more than ten years of experience, they are equipped to
help you keep eyes out.
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