Cambridgeshire police and council teams carry out compliance checks on more than 30 taxi and private hire drivers
- Perry Richardson
- 2 hours ago
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Neighbourhood policing teams in Cambridge have carried out a round of taxi compliance checks in partnership with South Cambridgeshire District Council and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
The operation, conducted earlier this week, assessed more than 30 vehicles across key transport hubs and busy pick-up points.
Officers focused on verifying driver identification badges, required door signage and the presence of legally mandated safety equipment including first aid kits and fire extinguishers. The checks formed part of local enforcement efforts to ensure licensed vehicles operating in the city meet statutory conditions set by their issuing authorities.
Teams were deployed at locations including Cambridge North Station, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge Station and Orchard Park. These areas see high taxi turnover and were selected to assess compliance during regular passenger demand.
Joint operation in Cambridge targets vehicle safety, licence conditions and mandatory equipment
Authorities said drivers found without mandatory items or correct identification risk enforcement action from their licensing council, which could include a suspended licence.
South Cambridgeshire District Council drivers were urged to familiarise themselves with local licensing obligations, highlighting that compliance failures often arise from simple omissions such as missing signage.
Further joint operations between the council, DVSA and Cambridgeshire Police are expected as part of a wider regional push to improve safety and consistency across the licensed fleet.
