London taxi drivers are being trained to spot the signs of harassment, in order to support passengers and protect themselves.
Kamaria Ahmed, training officer at Stop Hate UK, said the campaign with private-hire firm Freenow came after the charity saw a rise in reports of antisemitism, Islamophobia and homophobia.
“People have a real genuine fear of leaving their homes, of going down their usual routes of commute, because the instances have just increased so much, that people feel an increased sense of vulnerability,” she said.
Brian McDonough, 59, a Freenow driver from Twickenham in west London, said the training was very important and helped everybody.