A taxi driver in western Poland crashed into a river after attempting a drifting stunt, according to a report by TVP World. The incident took place in the city of Gorzów Wielkopolski, where footage shows the taxi losing control while performing the manoeuvre before sliding off the road and ending up in the water.
The article states that the driver had passengers in the vehicle at the time of the incident. Emergency services were called to the scene, and all occupants were able to escape the vehicle without serious injury. Local authorities confirmed that the driver was later arrested, and an investigation is under way to establish the full circumstances surrounding the crash.
TVP World reports that the drifting attempt appeared deliberate, with video evidence circulating online showing the taxi accelerating and sliding before leaving the roadway and entering the river.
DM News Commentary
From a taxi and private hire industry point of view, this is the kind of story that damages trust in the profession worldwide. Taxis are meant to provide safe, reliable transport — not thrill rides. Any form of stunt driving, especially with passengers on board, is completely unacceptable and puts lives at serious risk.
Incidents like this also fuel public calls for tighter regulation and harsher penalties, which often end up affecting compliant drivers who work professionally day in, day out. The vast majority of taxi drivers take safety seriously, but it only takes one reckless incident to undo that reputation.
This serves as a reminder that driver responsibility doesn’t stop at holding a licence. Professional standards, judgement, and passenger safety must always come first — regardless of location or circumstances.
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