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Blaby and Wolverhampton councils carry out first joint private hire checks in cross-border enforcement drive

Blaby and Wolverhampton councils carry out first joint private hire checks in cross-border enforcement drive

Blaby and Wolverhampton councils carry out first joint private hire checks in cross-border enforcement drive

Perry Richardson

17 hours ago3 min read

Wolverhampton licensing officers flag split in private hire vehicle tyre during out-of-area Liverpool checks

Wolverhampton licensing officers flag split in private hire vehicle tyre during out-of-area Liverpool checks

Wolverhampton licensing officers flag split in private hire vehicle tyre during out-of-area Liverpool checks

Perry Richardson

Dec 24, 20252 min read

Wolverhampton-licensed private hire vehicle suspended after heavily worn tyre found in Manchester

Wolverhampton-licensed private hire vehicle suspended after heavily worn tyre found in Manchester

Wolverhampton-licensed private hire vehicle suspended after heavily worn tyre found in Manchester

Perry Richardson

Dec 23, 20251 min read

LICENSING INQUIRY: Councils accuse Wolverhampton of fuelling cross border private hire licensing by allowing out-of-area MOT and onboarding

LICENSING INQUIRY: Councils accuse Wolverhampton of fuelling cross border private hire licensing by allowing out-of-area MOT and onboarding

LICENSING INQUIRY: Councils accuse Wolverhampton of fuelling cross border private hire licensing by allowing out-of-area MOT and onboarding

Perry Richardson

Dec 20, 20253 min read

Wolverhampton Council licensing officers head to Hull for cross border private hire compliance checks

Wolverhampton Council licensing officers head to Hull for cross border private hire compliance checks

Wolverhampton Council licensing officers head to Hull for cross border private hire compliance checks

Perry Richardson

Dec 19, 20251 min read

Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers face action after more than a THIRD found not wearing their badges during cross-border checks

Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers face action after more than a THIRD found not wearing their badges during cross-border checks

Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers face action after more than a THIRD found not wearing their badges during cross-border checks

Perry Richardson

Dec 14, 20252 min read

Four Wolverhampton private hire drivers face rap after badge blunder in out-of-area Chester clampdown

Four Wolverhampton private hire drivers face rap after badge blunder in out-of-area Chester clampdown

Four Wolverhampton private hire drivers face rap after badge blunder in out-of-area Chester clampdown

Perry Richardson

Dec 9, 20252 min read

Joint authority ‘Operation Parkin’ sees Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicles suspended over safety faults in Preston

Joint authority ‘Operation Parkin’ sees Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicles suspended over safety faults in Preston

Joint authority ‘Operation Parkin’ sees Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicles suspended over safety faults in Preston

Perry Richardson

Dec 8, 20251 min read

“The driver argued that he wasn't parked on a rank”: Wolverhampton licensed private hire challenged for stopping on Merseyside taxi rank

“The driver argued that he wasn't parked on a rank”: Wolverhampton licensed private hire challenged for stopping on Merseyside taxi rank

“The driver argued that he wasn't parked on a rank”: Wolverhampton licensed private hire challenged for stopping on Merseyside taxi rank

Perry Richardson

Nov 26, 20251 min read

PRIVATE HIRE ENFORCEMENT: Out-of-area cross border checks uncover drivers not displaying badges

PRIVATE HIRE ENFORCEMENT: Out-of-area cross border checks uncover drivers not displaying badges

PRIVATE HIRE ENFORCEMENT: Out-of-area cross border checks uncover drivers not displaying badges

Perry Richardson

Nov 17, 20251 min read

Out-of-area private hire vehicle checks in South Yorkshire brings together multiple licensing authorities

Out-of-area private hire vehicle checks in South Yorkshire brings together multiple licensing authorities

Out-of-area private hire vehicle checks in South Yorkshire brings together multiple licensing authorities

Perry Richardson

Nov 10, 20251 min read

Joint Wolverhampton Council and Greater Manchester Police operation targets unbooked and uninsured private hire vehicle journeys

Joint Wolverhampton Council and Greater Manchester Police operation targets unbooked and uninsured private hire vehicle journeys

Joint Wolverhampton Council and Greater Manchester Police operation targets unbooked and uninsured private hire vehicle journeys

Perry Richardson

Nov 8, 20251 min read

’WE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS’: Wolverhampton Council defends its controversial role in England’s taxi and private hire licensing sector

’WE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS’: Wolverhampton Council defends its controversial role in England’s taxi and private hire licensing sector

’WE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS’: Wolverhampton Council defends its controversial role in England’s taxi and private hire licensing sector

Perry Richardson

Nov 6, 20255 min read

“£25?! Are you joking?!” Wolverhampton-licensed private hire driver fined for illegal pick-ups outside Old Trafford Stadium

“£25?! Are you joking?!” Wolverhampton-licensed private hire driver fined for illegal pick-ups outside Old Trafford Stadium

“£25?! Are you joking?!” Wolverhampton-licensed private hire driver fined for illegal pick-ups outside Old Trafford Stadium

Perry Richardson

Nov 4, 20251 min read

Wolverhampton’s licensed private hire vehicle numbers move to nearly 35,000 as sharp cross-border rise continues

Wolverhampton’s licensed private hire vehicle numbers move to nearly 35,000 as sharp cross-border rise continues

Wolverhampton’s licensed private hire vehicle numbers move to nearly 35,000 as sharp cross-border rise continues

Perry Richardson

Nov 3, 20253 min read

How social media posts and filming in your cab can put taxi and private hire licences at risk

How social media posts and filming in your cab can put taxi and private hire licences at risk

How social media posts and filming in your cab can put taxi and private hire licences at risk

Perry Richardson

Oct 31, 20253 min read

‘Productive’ Wolverhampton licensed private hire operation targets out-of-area Manchester city centre checks

‘Productive’ Wolverhampton licensed private hire operation targets out-of-area Manchester city centre checks

‘Productive’ Wolverhampton licensed private hire operation targets out-of-area Manchester city centre checks

Perry Richardson

Oct 26, 20251 min read

Wolverhampton Council licensing officers join Cheshire Tyre Safety Month operation with all vehicles passing checks

Wolverhampton Council licensing officers join Cheshire Tyre Safety Month operation with all vehicles passing checks

Wolverhampton Council licensing officers join Cheshire Tyre Safety Month operation with all vehicles passing checks

Perry Richardson

Oct 22, 20251 min read

Private hire driver suspended following joint cross-border licensing checks in Leamington Spa

Private hire driver suspended following joint cross-border licensing checks in Leamington Spa

Private hire driver suspended following joint cross-border licensing checks in Leamington Spa

Perry Richardson

Oct 20, 20252 min read

Wolverhampton Council taxi and private hire checks target compliance across key areas over the weekend

Wolverhampton Council taxi and private hire checks target compliance across key areas over the weekend

Wolverhampton Council taxi and private hire checks target compliance across key areas over the weekend

Perry Richardson

Oct 20, 20251 min read

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