Taxi drivers as a determinant factor of security in Bogotá

Abstract

This research aims to establish the way taxi drivers are victims of criminality and to present the modus operandi criminal groups have to permeate the transporting sector in order to commit crimes such as theft, burglary, drug and arm transport, among others. This paper also examines taxi drivers´ participation as a determinant factor of security in Bogotá emphasizing on the collaborative relations between them and the National Police through a support network. Finally, some ideas from taxi company managers about studied topics are given.