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The Taxi Federation
believes false rape complaints against drivers are affecting the credibility
of the industry. Police have charged a
23-year-old woman with making a false statement after she claimed she was
attacked in the back of a Wellington tax near Johnsonville 12 days ago. Taxi Federation
executive director Tim Reddish says it is a concern to all drivers. He says
such incidents make the public lose confidence in the industry. Mr Reddish
believes police should have investigated the incident more thoroughly before
making it public. Detective Senior
Sergeant Shane Cotter says police investigations have revealed the woman
never travelled in a taxi that morning. He says it is frustrating as police
spent many hours looking into the complaint during a very busy weekend. The woman will appear
in the Wellington District Court next week. |
