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Police hunt mystery black cab witness after man killed in midnight Manchester crash

Police hunt mystery black cab witness after man killed in midnight Manchester crash

Police hunt mystery black cab witness after man killed in midnight Manchester crash

Perry Richardson

Jan 211 min read

Taxi driver escapes injury after uninsured driver crashes during Greater Manchester Police pursuit

Taxi driver escapes injury after uninsured driver crashes during Greater Manchester Police pursuit

Taxi driver escapes injury after uninsured driver crashes during Greater Manchester Police pursuit

Perry Richardson

Jan 152 min read

TRAGIC COLLISION: Names released of four dead after early-morning collision in Bolton involving taxi

TRAGIC COLLISION: Names released of four dead after early-morning collision in Bolton involving taxi

TRAGIC COLLISION: Names released of four dead after early-morning collision in Bolton involving taxi

Perry Richardson

Jan 142 min read

Four people killed and five injured in Bolton crash involving taxi and car

Four people killed and five injured in Bolton crash involving taxi and car

Four people killed and five injured in Bolton crash involving taxi and car

Perry Richardson

Jan 112 min read

Taxi trade debates mammoth Manchester enforcement blitz as drivers discuss safety, fairness and cross-border hiring

Taxi trade debates mammoth Manchester enforcement blitz as drivers discuss safety, fairness and cross-border hiring

Taxi trade debates mammoth Manchester enforcement blitz as drivers discuss safety, fairness and cross-border hiring

Perry Richardson

Dec 15, 20252 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

Taxi blitz hits Manchester as police arrest one and pull dozens off the road in late-night crackdown

Taxi blitz hits Manchester as police arrest one and pull dozens off the road in late-night crackdown

Taxi blitz hits Manchester as police arrest one and pull dozens off the road in late-night crackdown

Perry Richardson

Dec 13, 20252 min read

GMP traffic officers issue multiple defect reports during Manchester Airport taxi checks

GMP traffic officers issue multiple defect reports during Manchester Airport taxi checks

GMP traffic officers issue multiple defect reports during Manchester Airport taxi checks

Perry Richardson

Nov 27, 20251 min read

‘IT GETS WORSE’: Private hire driver arrested in Manchester for alleged drug driving and no insurance

‘IT GETS WORSE’: Private hire driver arrested in Manchester for alleged drug driving and no insurance

‘IT GETS WORSE’: Private hire driver arrested in Manchester for alleged drug driving and no insurance

Perry Richardson

Nov 22, 20252 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

‘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

“SOMETIMES PEOPLE DO THINGS THAT STILL SURPRISE US”: Private hire driver reported after stopping in live M60 lane

“SOMETIMES PEOPLE DO THINGS THAT STILL SURPRISE US”: Private hire driver reported after stopping in live M60 lane

“SOMETIMES PEOPLE DO THINGS THAT STILL SURPRISE US”: Private hire driver reported after stopping in live M60 lane

Perry Richardson

Jul 1, 20251 min read

Wolverhampton private hire checks in Manchester find high compliance, but one vehicle suspended

Wolverhampton private hire checks in Manchester find high compliance, but one vehicle suspended

Wolverhampton private hire checks in Manchester find high compliance, but one vehicle suspended

Perry Richardson

Jun 30, 20251 min read

Out-of-area private hire vehicle enforcement operation sees Wolverhampton licence suspended during Greater Manchester checks

Out-of-area private hire vehicle enforcement operation sees Wolverhampton licence suspended during Greater Manchester checks

Out-of-area private hire vehicle enforcement operation sees Wolverhampton licence suspended during Greater Manchester checks

Perry Richardson

Jun 1, 20252 min read

Joint licensing operation at Manchester Airport sees multiple taxis checked and one licence suspended

Joint licensing operation at Manchester Airport sees multiple taxis checked and one licence suspended

Joint licensing operation at Manchester Airport sees multiple taxis checked and one licence suspended

Perry Richardson

Apr 23, 20251 min read

TWO OUT-OF-AREA PHVs SUSPENDED: 46 Wolverhampton private hire vehicles checked during Manchester Victoria operation

TWO OUT-OF-AREA PHVs SUSPENDED: 46 Wolverhampton private hire vehicles checked during Manchester Victoria operation

TWO OUT-OF-AREA PHVs SUSPENDED: 46 Wolverhampton private hire vehicles checked during Manchester Victoria operation

Perry Richardson

Apr 15, 20251 min read

Wolverhampton licensed private hire driver caught watching video while driving in Manchester operation

Wolverhampton licensed private hire driver caught watching video while driving in Manchester operation

Wolverhampton licensed private hire driver caught watching video while driving in Manchester operation

Perry Richardson

Mar 11, 20251 min read

Man charged with attempted murder following Oldham taxi shooting

Man charged with attempted murder following Oldham taxi shooting

Man charged with attempted murder following Oldham taxi shooting

Perry Richardson

Jan 22, 20251 min read

SHOOTING IN OLDHAM: Police arrest teenager after taxi passenger ambush

SHOOTING IN OLDHAM: Police arrest teenager after taxi passenger ambush

SHOOTING IN OLDHAM: Police arrest teenager after taxi passenger ambush

Perry Richardson

Jan 17, 20252 min read

CROSS-BORDER CHECKS: Two Wolverhampton PHVs suspended in Manchester after night of checks

CROSS-BORDER CHECKS: Two Wolverhampton PHVs suspended in Manchester after night of checks

CROSS-BORDER CHECKS: Two Wolverhampton PHVs suspended in Manchester after night of checks

Perry Richardson

Dec 23, 20241 min read

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