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Council licensing squad clamp down on "incorrect" taxi metres across Thurrock


Four taxis failed inspections recently in a taxi metre clampdown by the council.

The council licensing squad hit the streets to check the health of over 90 Thurrock taxi meters and make sure accurate prices are being given to customers.

Out of 90 Hackney carriages that operate throughout Thurrock, only four meters gave an incorrect reading.

However, after “recalibration” and “retesting” all the taxis passed the test.

One taxi failed to turn up for the inspection, which led to their licence being suspended until a further inspection is passed.

Councillor Pauline Tolson, Portfolio Holder for Environment, said: “It is great to see such important work being carried out by the licensing team.

“This will ensure that all Thurrock taxi users get a fair price for every journey and these regular inspections aim to give residents trust and security in the service the borough’s taxis provide.”

source: http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/news/1 ... _Thurrock/

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'Metres' - quality journalism

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Metres, I thought Brexit had banned them. Ignorant journalism, like train stations.

One taxi failed to turn up for the inspection, which led to their licence being suspended until a further inspection is passed.

Interesting when Vosa turn up usually all the ones who know they could have a problem disappear and are never checked only the ones that the police can find it would be quite an interesting exercise if during a Vosa inspection every single taxi in a district had to be checked and those that didn't taken off the road until inspected ! Only way to make sure 100% vehicles are in correct order

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

When our council are out doing enforcement some of the ranks are akin to the Mary Celeste.

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