SINGAPORE: Taxi drivers can now turn to a new handbook to get useful reminders and tips on how to avoid being a victim of crime.

The handbook aims to heighten taxi drivers' awareness towards their personal security and safety.

The free handbook has a checklist to help taxi drivers recall critical information in the event of a crime and a directory of neighbourhood police centres.

It also has tips on how to spot counterfeit notes.

The handbook will be distributed through all taxi firms over the next two weeks.

Ang Hin Kee, adviser at National Taxi Association, said: "We are concerned for (drivers’) safety because they are out there to make a livelihood for

their families. So, family members are also equally concerned. So, what we want to urge passengers and the public in general is to be conscious

that drivers are out there to provide service and they are there to also look after their families." Taxi driver Albert Ong said: “"With this handbook,

it teaches us a lot of tips, how to handle situations, there is police information, how to prevent crime… Your life is more important. So whenever

you drive you always think that tomorrow you need to go home and see your loved ones."