Dakabin man charged after alleged fight and taxi arson A TAXI driver has had a near escape after a disgruntled passenger allegedly assaulted him and set his car on fire. Around 2:45am on Sunday a male passenger became argumentative with the driver at Dakabin, a fight followed where the alleged man forced the driver out of the cab and chased him from the vehicle. When the driver returned his car was on fire, emergency crews were called and the fire was extinguished. The inside of the taxi was extensively damaged during the incident. A 27-year-old Dakabin man has been charged with arson and common assault. He is expected to appear at the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on Monday.