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By Express News ServiceKOCHI: Though the number of cases in which online taxi drivers sexually abuse woman passengers is comparatively low in Kochi, the Online Taxi Driver’s Union office-bearers said such lone incidents can be prevented to a certain extent by making the background check of driver more strict. In such cases, the police/online taxi provider should check the authenticity of the address proof and other documents submitted by the drivers,” said Online Taxi Driver’s Union president TRS Kumar. He said that a meeting would be held in Mumbai on August 2 and 3 to address the issue. It will be convened by the Online Taxi Co-ordination Committee. “A comprehensive plan, which will address the security concerns and welfare of the drivers, is likely to be formulated at the meeting,” said Kumar..