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Lots of 'comms' and 'safety is paramount' sort of stuff here, particularly the long list of 'partners' or whatever at the start, and the usual quotes at the end.

There's even a bit about the actual checks sandwiched into the middle

So 30 vehicles taken to the 'inspection area', and 22 others stopped on the roads - but no mention of any issues with the latter, and that's more implied than stated explicity, but maybe this is not about the good news...


Joint operation sees taxi safety inspections in Swansea during Freshers Week

https://www.south-wales.police.uk/news/ ... hers-week/


Image: South Wales Police

Last weekend, the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot Police Licensing Team conducted Operation Nepsara – organised alongside Swansea Council’s Taxi Licensing Team - which ensures that taxi drivers working in the local area are licensed and their vehicles are safe during the Freshers Week period.

The operation was conducted alongside colleagues from the Safer Roads team (who were attached to their own operation, Op Night Owl), as well as local authority taxi licensing teams from Swansea Council, Neath Port Talbot Council and Newport City Council, plus the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency as well as immigration officers.

During the evening, a total of 30 vehicles were brought into the inspection area, with a further 22 vehicles stopped and checked out on the roads by the Safer Roads Team.

Of the vehicles checked within the inspection area, three taxis were issued warnings for low tread and defects with lights. Four taxis were issued with Stop Notices and made to replace tyres and rectify defects on the spot before being allowed to resuming work as a taxi. One vehicle was taken off the road for having a dangerous and broken suspension.

Sergeant James Ponting said:

“Ensuring that our city centre taxis are safe and have all the required licensing is of the utmost importance at any time of year, but this is particularly important during events like Freshers Week, when we expect a larger number of people to be using taxis.

“Operations such as Op Nepsara are vital in ensuring that taxi operators are adhering to these important safety guidelines.”

Andrew Williams, Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, said:

“We are proud to welcome and host multi-agency operations here in Swansea. These collaborative efforts are vital to ensuring public safety, particularly within the night-time economy.

“It is essential that members of the public can trust the taxis and private hire vehicles they use, and that both vehicles and drivers are fit for purpose. Protecting vulnerable individuals and enabling safe travel to and from our city remains a top priority for Swansea Council.”


Image: South Wales Police

Another one of these warnings for having perfectly legal tyres. Presumably.


I've counted that as five suspended, basically. It's just that the latter one couldn't be repaired there and then. Presumably.

so basically one vehicle with maybe a broken spring or noisy CV and the others were minor issues that just hadn't yet been rectified because presumably they were modern inaccessible bulbs which are much easier tackled on your driveway in daylight

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All the extra overtime for everyone participating in these stops must be accounted for.

Which is why 1) they don't happen often, and 2) they hype up the negatives even when that's not justified.

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