The New Zealand Taxi Federation says it will talk to the Government about funding extra security measures for drivers.
Police in Christchurch are investigating the fatal stabbing of United Taxi driver Abdulrahman Ikhtiari, 39, early on Saturday.
The federation's executive director, Tim Reddish, says cameras and screens have been effective in combating violent attacks in Australia, but the equipment is expensive and many drivers struggle to afford it.
"So I'll be talking to the Government about perhaps trying to introduce some sort of a loan scheme that can enable this equipment to be purchased and paid off over time."
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has asked officials to do a stocktake of security measures used across New Zealand's taxi fleet.
Mr Joyce says providing workplace security for just one industry could prove difficult. However, he says he is prepared to discuss the issue with the New Zealand federation.
The Australian Taxi Industry Association on Monday supported calls for cabs in New Zealand to have government-funded security systems.
Association chief executive Blair Davies says all cabs in Australia's major cities have security cameras and most also have GPS tracking and distress alarms.
Mr Davies believes the New Zealand Government must fund similar systems to keep drivers safe.
Canterbury Taxi Federation president Nick Jackman said it may be time for a change, and that could be as simple as installing perspex barriers in taxis, though not all drivers would be happy with that.
Gold Band Taxis, which operates in Christchurch, says it will discuss the use of cages or shields in its cars. It already has cameras installed in its cars and says they work well.
