Initially thought this guy might be having a pop at Uber, but not sure if they even operate here.
However, seems to be more about the abduction allegation, so it might have all been more obvious having now read the earlier article from a few days ago.
So might be a good idea to read the earlier article first, which is the second one below
But from the police comments it looks like it was just some nonsense on Facebook - wasn't there a very similar one in Oxford a few weeks ago?
And, on a pedantic note, I don't think this guy has been listening to Heathcote's complaints regarding the correct terminology
Corby cab boss warns against using unlicensed taxis
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/ne ... -1-9041924
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The owner of a Corby taxi firm has urged people not to use unlicensed cabs.
Adrian Connery, who runs Star Cars in Studfall Avenue, says hitching a ride in a taxi that hasn't been approved by the council is dangerous.
Adrian said Star Cars' near-50 hard-working drivers are all DBS checked with their vehicles going through three tests a year - and that using an unlicensed taxi takes away that safety.
He said: "We use high-tech systems to locate our drivers and it's highly regulated.
"But when people go around picking others up in an unlicensed taxi, looking to make a few extra quid, it's dangerous.
"You are putting your life into a stranger's hands and there's no accountability. You are effectively getting into a stranger's car.
"Our advice would always be to be patient and get home safely."
Adrian's comments come after his firm was wrongly accused of being involved in allegations of an attempted abduction by a taxi driver in the town on Saturday (August 17).
Police said the vehicle involved was not a licensed taxi.
A spokesman for the force has since confirmed that no offence took place and that the incident had nothing to do with Star Cars.
Earlier this month East Northamptonshire Council warned cab users to be vigilant after a taxi licensing plate was stolen in Rushden.
Many people use the modern way of booking through an app and Adrian had some advice for anyone picking up a taxi to make sure the car they were getting into was licensed.
He said: "Each car will be clearly identifiable with markings on a taxi and a roof light.
"On a private hire vehicle there will be clear signage.
"The safest way to get a taxi is always to pre-book but if you have to hail a taxi down there's only one type you can, a Hackney carriage."
Police investigating reports of attempted abduction in Corby
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/ne ... -1-9038892
Police are looking into reports on social media about an alleged incident in the town last night (Saturday, August 17).
Northamptonshire Police are appealing for the alleged victim to come forward after reports of an attempted kidnapping circulated on a Corby community Facebook site.
A victim alleged that there had been an attempt to kidnap a passenger in a taxi that was said to be from a well-known Corby taxi firm.
No arrests were made last night and police say the vehicle alleged to have been involved in the incident is not a licensed taxi.
A statement from Northamptonshire Police this afternoon said: “We are looking into the circumstances of the incident and urgently need to speak with the potential victim to help establish if any offences have been committed.
“Officers are working to contact this person and ask that if they see this message they call Northamptonshire Police on 101, regarding incident 242 of today’s date, August 18.
“While the circumstances of the incident are investigated we would ask people to be mindful of what they post on social media to avoid undue speculation and potential harm to those named or allegedly involved.”