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Redditch taxi driver loses licence after illegal tyres on vehicle

A TAXI driver licensed by Redditch Borough Council has had their licence revoked after their vehicle was found with illegal tyres.

It came after licensing officers from Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS) on behalf of the council conducted a safety spot check exercise and found the taxi to have two tyres worn down to the cords, at risk of imminent failure.

Portfolio holder for community services and regulatory services, Cllr Lucy Harrison, said: “The vast majority of Redditch taxi and private hire drivers maintain their vehicles and are found to be in a safe condition, but the council will take robust action against those putting the safety of the public at risk.”

WRS licensing officers carry out regular checks on taxi compliance and safety alongside partner agencies.

Leader of Redditch Borough Council, Cllr Matt Dormer, said: “Taxis are a vital service, and a robust system of licensing and checks keeps standards high and weeds out problems to the benefit of all.”

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IDFIMH

Suspension of plate is the usual action I wonder why revocation was the course of action here ?

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

Presumably revoked because of the advanced state of wear of the tyres - presumably 'risk of imminent failure' is referring to the tyre rather than the inspection

Could have been due to the spotchecks mentioned here about five months ago. The numbers are a bit confused, but obviously some of the tyres were in worse state than others...

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I have known vehicles locally to get into as bad a state and plate suspended until vehicle rectified was the action taken.

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

Maybe this wasn't the first time, or he has reached 12 points on the council's naughty points list.

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IDFIMH