Hattip to TaxiPoint for this, which is a couple of tweets on Derbyshire RPU bikers Twitter account.
Fairly routine stuff, but it's presumably plates removed rather than badges, and interesting point about the garage. Although not clear whether there's skullduggery going on, or maybe they just don't know the proper procedures. But police and council are on the case
Taxi licensing Op with #derby City council
Majority of taxis' found to be in good condition, however numerous badges have been removed immediately due to unacceptable faults found roadside.
Some sent for a retest within 24hrs.
Identified a garage completing Taxi tests and allowing the badge to remain on the vehicles when immediate suspension should have occurred.
Investigations continuing with @DerbyCC
Our licensing checks will continue with the Council
#opsbikes
