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New way to report illegal minicabs

August 20, 11 12:15 PM

WESTMINSTER: Illegal minicab drivers who tout for trade can now be reported on the Transport for London (TfL) website.

Anyone can report illegal activity or receive updates on enforcement operation results.

All minicabs in London must be licensed by TfL and must be booked in advance, otherwise it is deemed illegal and unsafe.

Illegal drivers present a threat to licensed and law-abiding taxi and private hire drivers as they intercept potential customers and represent unfair competition.

If a driver or private hire operator is found to be touting, TfL will revoke their licences for a minimum of 12 months.

Steve Burton, of TfL said: "Unbooked minicabs can pose a serious risk to the travelling public across London, especially in busy town centres.

"They can be a cover for some of the most serious crimes in London including sexual violence against women and robbery.

"In addition, any minicab that has not been booked is unregulated and uninsured for the purposes of carrying passengers.

"This new website will allow the members of the public, as well as the taxi and private hire trade, to report illegal activity quickly and simply, helping TfL and our Safer Transport Command Unit to investigate and tackle touting more directly.

For more information, see www.tfl.gov.uk/cabenforcement

Source; http://westminster.londoninformer.co.uk ... -mini.html

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