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Taxis face a crackdown


A crackdown has been launched on rogue taxis operating without a license.

South Ribble Council has taken the action following concern unlicensed taxis from outside the borough were coming into the area touting for trade.

A joint undercover operation, involving staff from the council, police and special constables, was launched last Friday.

The late-night operation covered five separate locations across the borough and resulted in one Preston taxi driver being caught trading illegally.

The driver’s details were passed to Preston Council, with a view to a prosecution.

Taxis trading without a licence can face enforcement action, including court fines of up to £3,500 per offence, and fines of up to £5,000 for driving uninsured.

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story from earlier in the week; viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21555

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