Capital Taxis, whose driver was shot last night after a dispute over a taxi fare, said it will work with police to help identify the shooter.
The manager of Capital Taxis told 1 NEWS it would provide police with video footage from inside the car that the driver was shot in in Miramar.
Manager Tim Lauagiagi said the company would work with police to help identify the male and female passengers who were inside the car before the driver was shot.
“Hopefully the public will identify who they are,” he said.
Mr Lauagiagi said he hasn’t yet spoken to the driver who was shot, but has been told by police he's doing okay.
He said all registered taxis are required to have a CCTV system installed.
The car the driver was shot in has now been taken to Porirua, while investigations continue.
Mr Lauagiagi said there are some drivers who prefer not to work Friday and Saturday nights because of the risks.
"They deal with a lot of intoxicated people at night and that's always a risk working Friday and Saturday nights, taking people home from the bars.
"There has been issues before with disputes between drivers and passengers, but nothing like this. To see this type of violence happening here is unsettling," he said.
Police say they are investigating after the driver was shot in the shoulder in Miramar at 9.10pm.
The taxi had taken a male and a female from Courtenay Pl to Stone St and a dispute over the fare was believed to have happened.
Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch said the dispute "escalated into a staggering level of violence".
"While our investigation continues, people on Stone St and the surrounding area will see a police presence," he said.
The driver managed to get to a service station after receiving the gunshot wound and was taken to Wellington Hospital.
Police are relieved the victim only received moderate injuries and is expected to make a full recovery, Mr Leitch said.
Police are seeking sightings of a Capital Taxis white Toyota Camry sedan and a man and a woman on foot on Stone St between 9pm and 9.15pm.
Anyone with information is being asked to call the inquiry team on 04 381 2000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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