A London taxi driver faced blackmail after a cyclist filmed him allegedly using his phone while his vehicle was stationary on Shaftesbury Avenue. The cyclist, recorded on TikTok, confronted the cab driver about having two phones docked in his vehicle. He suggested a monetary settlement, offering to delete the clip for cash. The Licensed Taxi Drivers Association condemned the cyclist's actions as a scam, clarifying that the law allows touching a phone in a fixed cradle while driving, and many drivers depend on mobile devices for business communication.
The cyclist approached the cabbie on Shaftesbury Avenue, offering to delete the clip for cash, saying, 'So, shall I just take you to court? Just give me a tenner and I'll let you be.'
The Licensed Taxi Drivers Association described the cyclist's actions as 'yet another scam' and stated that the law permits touching a phone screen while in a fixed cradle.
The union emphasized that many drivers rely on mobile phones to conduct their business, with general secretary Steve McNamara assuming the driver was making a call while stuck in traffic.
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