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East Lancashire: Taxi drivers suspended in safety operation

Two taxi drivers have been suspended after a “safety operation” carried out across East Lancashire and the West Midlands.

The taxis were among a total of 23 from around Blackburn, Hyndburn and Wolverhampton that were checked by police and Hyndburn Borough Council officials earlier this week.

Officers say that as well as the two that were suspended, several drivers were also warned about failing to wear their badges properly.

A Hyndburn Police spokesperson said: “On Tuesday September 12 2023, local Hyndburn neighbourhood policing officers with partner agency Hyndburn Borough Council licensing office have conducted a taxi safety operation.

“A total of 23 taxis from the Hyndburn, Wolverhampton along with the Blackburn Borough Council were checked.

“A number of drivers have been warned regarding failing to wear their drivers’ badges.

“A taxi was issued with an immediate prohibition notice, another was issued with a seven day delayed prohibition notice, both drivers licences were suspended with immediate effect.

“A couple were issued with delayed prohibition notices, one with a section 38 and improvement notices issued to several taxis.

“The aim of the operation is to make sure that the community we serve can travel safely within local taxis.

“Thank you for your continued support.”

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IDFIMH

can they legally take action against wolves licensed drivers ?

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

The police stop them, then licensing officers can do their checks.

As long as Wolverhampton have given them permission then it's ok.

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IDFIMH

Who writes this stuff? Reads like Hyndburn is an area of Wolverhampton.

(And no jokes about it being written by a forum contributor, please )

And, to be fair, although the article above is from the Lancs Telegraph, it's just rehashing a Lancs Police Facebook post: