BBC Interview: Student Safety in Norwich and the Role of Callie

This morning, our co-founder Callum Coombes was interviewed on the BBC Radio Norfolk Breakfast Show, discussing student safety in Norwich, particularly around concerns with taxis at night.

🎙️ Listen to the interview here:

Why the Interview Happened

The interview followed a BBC News article highlighting concerns raised by the University of East Anglia Students’ Union. Their recent survey revealed that 24% of students felt “somewhat unsafe” or “very unsafe” using taxis in Norwich after dark. Incidents of harassment, as well as the high-profile case of a minicab driver sexually assaulting multiple women, have left students feeling anxious and vulnerable when travelling at night.

What Callie Is Doing About It

At Callie, we believe everyone has the right to feel safe when walking home or taking a taxi. Our free personal safety app, designed for anyone, offers real-time location sharing, timed journeys, and emergency alerts - all designed to give users peace of mind when moving around alone.

Callie is already in use by thousands of students across the UK, including many at the University of East Anglia. Our goal is to support safer campuses, safer cities, and a safer future for everyone.

Key Features of the Callie App

  • Live location tracking shared only with trusted contacts
  • Timed alerts that prompt safety check-ins
  • One-tap SOS button
  • Fake calls, to excuse yourself from tricky situations

📱 Learn more about the Callie personal safety app

Broader Safety Mission

We’re part of a wider mission to build safer environments for everyone, from students to staff. If you’re looking for a Lone Worker App or Lone Worker Device for workplace safety, check out our sister company, Safepoint - trusted by businesses across the UK.

Call for Collaboration

We’re actively engaging with universities, students’ unions, and local authorities to improve student safety through technology, education and awareness. If you’re part of a student group or campus safety initiative, we’d love to hear from you! Email us at hello@getcallie.com.

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