BRISTOL AIRPORT ENFORCEMENT: 92 taxi and private hire checks see strong compliance across ten different licensing authorities
- Perry Richardson
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A large-scale taxi and private hire vehicle enforcement operation at Bristol Airport has shown high levels of compliance, according to Avon and Somerset Police.
The joint operation, carried out on Wednesday 5 November, involved officers from the DVSA and licensing teams from South Gloucestershire, Bristol, North Somerset and Merthyr Tydfil councils.
A total of 92 licensed vehicles from across ten different licensing authorities were stopped and checked. The vehicles came from North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Somerset, Cheltenham, Wolverhampton, North Devon, Monmouthshire, Cardiff and Gloucester.
Only two vehicles were immediately suspended due to tyre-related safety concerns. A further twelve vehicles were found to have minor issues, which were dealt with on site.
PC Patrick Quinton, Taxi Cop for Avon and Somerset Police, said the results showed good compliance across the trade, with particular praise given to South Gloucestershire drivers for their high standards.
He added his thanks to the drivers for their patience and cooperation during the checks, noting that such operations are a key part of keeping passengers and drivers safe.
PC Quinton said on Thursday 6 November: “Yesterday I was working at Bristol Airport with the DVSA and Licensing Officers from South Glos, Bristol, North Somerset and Merthyr Tydfil.
We stopped and checked 92 licensed vehicles from: North Somerset, South Glos, Bristol, Somerset, Cheltenham, Wolverhampton, North Devon, Monmouthshire, Cardiff andGloucester.
“As a result, only 2 vehicles were immediately suspended (for tyre issues), and 12 minor issues were dealt with. Good compliance rates, and particularly good standards from South Glos drivers - thank you!
“As always, thanks for your patience and cooperation whilst we complete our necessary checks.”
