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| Author: | Hacked Off [ Sun Dec 28, 2014 3:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Police step up festive spot-checks on licensed taxi drivers |
COUNCIL chiefs and Cheshire Police have worked together to ensure that licensed taxis and private hire vehicles are being driven by properly licensed drivers during the festive season. Held over three nights, the police, assisted by Cheshire West and Chester Council’s licensing officers, stopped more than 80 vehicles to check drivers’ credentials and no problems were found. Licensed hackney cabs can be hired immediately from a rank or by hailing in the street, while private hire vehicles must be booked through a licensed office. Licensed vehicles are safe because they are tested to a higher standard than private cars and the drivers have medical and criminal record checks as well as undertaking training before a licence will be issued. Cllr Lynn Riley, executive member for localities, said: “The party season is well underway, so people are likely to be using taxis and private hire cars more frequently. If you use a licensed vehicle, you have the reassurance that vehicles and the drivers will have undergone a variety of checks.” Sgt Andy Burrage from Cheshire Police said: “This was a highly successful operation, which was well received by both members of the public and drivers. In excess of 80 vehicles were stopped and no problems were found.” It is the responsibility of Cheshire West and Chester Council to license taxis, private hire vehicles and drivers. Do not use a vehicle if: There are no plates on the vehicle The driver is asking you if you want a taxi or a lift home The driver cannot identify himself or the picture on the badge does not match the driver. The driver appears to be under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle is in a state of disrepair. You are uneasy for any reason. If you are suspicious that a vehicle is acting as an unlicensed taxi or private hire vehicle, take down the registration number and contact the Police on 101 http://www.chesterfirst.co.uk/news/1424 ... ivers.aspx |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Sun Dec 28, 2014 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Police step up festive spot-checks on licensed taxi driv |
Hacked Off wrote: Held over three nights, the police, assisted by Cheshire West and Chester Council’s licensing officers, stopped more than 80 vehicles to check drivers’ credentials and no problems were found. Bet they were gutted they drew a blank. |
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| Author: | roythebus [ Sun Dec 28, 2014 9:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Police step up festive spot-checks on licensed taxi driv |
Gutted like the Kent police, nicked 100 drivers for drink driving in a 30 day special period leading to Christmas; that works out at about 3 a day, not very impressive. |
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| Author: | bloodnock [ Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Police step up festive spot-checks on licensed taxi driv |
 Hang on Doris..ah'm just going through the wreck-ommended check list of Do's and Dont's before ah get yer a Taxi home..Hic! There are no plates on the vehicle The driver is asking you if you want a taxi or a lift home The driver cannot identify himself or the picture on the badge does not match the driver. The driver appears to be under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle is in a state of disrepair. You are uneasy for any reason. Fechin hell...The Cabs ave all furked orf. |
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| Author: | sasha [ Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Police step up festive spot-checks on licensed taxi driv |
They could have done these checks anytime. Then again you don't get as much overtime on a Monday night as you do for Xmas eve, Xmas day and Boxing day 
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