Petitions/National scheme for QR code driver identification for all Hackney Carriage cabs
StatusOngoing
Opened8 Jun 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Introduce a mandatory national QR code identification system displayed in the rear passenger area of all Hackney Carriages. When scanned, this QR code could include the driver’s full name, photograph, badge/licence number, the vehicle registration and current licensing status.

A mandatory QR code system could: - Allow discreet verification of driver identity - Improve passenger safety and confidence - Support rapid reporting of inappropriate behaviour - Increase accountability and professionalism - Help prevent misconduct and impersonation - Support safeguarding obligations The purpose of this petition is to allow lone people to feel safe when travelling in these Hackney Carriages (Black Cabs). There have been reports of misconduct, especially with young women.

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Alex Norris
1Alex Norris MP
Nottingham North and Kimberley
47
Lilian Greenwood
2Lilian Greenwood MP
Nottingham South
44
Nadia Whittome
3Nadia Whittome MP
Nottingham East
31
Juliet Campbell
4Juliet Campbell MP
Broxtowe
27
Michael Payne
5Michael Payne MP
Gedling
15
Adam Thompson
6Adam Thompson MP
Erewash
7
James Naish
7James Naish MP
Rushcliffe
5
Lee Anderson
8Lee Anderson MP
Ashfield
4
Michelle Welsh
9Michelle Welsh MP
Sherwood Forest
4
Shockat Adam
10Shockat Adam MP
Leicester South
3