Cross-border taxi and PHV compliance operation finds more than a third of vehicles FAILING licence conditions
- Perry Richardson
- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
A joint taxi and private hire enforcement operation in Three Rivers has found more than a third of inspected vehicles failing to meet licensing conditions.
The safety operation was led by the Community Safety Unit, supported by the Neighbourhood Policing Team and officers from Three Rivers District Council. Enforcement teams from Transport for London and Wolverhampton also took part after concerns that vehicles licensed in those areas were travelling into the district to operate.
During the operation, taxis and private hire vehicles working in or passing through Three Rivers were stopped and inspected. Authorities carried out checks to confirm vehicles and drivers were complying with the licensing rules set by their issuing councils.
In total, 32 vehicles and drivers from five different licensing authorities were examined. Of those inspected, 12 were found to be non-compliant with licensing conditions.
Joint enforcement activity involving multiple authorities checked vehicles travelling through the district, with several drivers instructed to correct issues.
Issues identified included vehicles with low tyre tread and drivers not correctly displaying their required identification badges. Such requirements are designed to ensure passenger safety and allow customers and enforcement officers to easily verify a driver’s licensing status.
Drivers found in breach were told to rectify the issues. In several cases, problems were resolved during the operation itself, while others will be followed up by the relevant licensing authorities.
Cross-border working has become an increasing focus for licensing enforcement officers, particularly where drivers licensed in one authority operate frequently in neighbouring districts. Operations involving multiple councils and enforcement bodies aim to ensure consistent safety standards regardless of where a taxi or private hire vehicle is licensed.
CSU Sergeant Gary Yam said: “This is just one example of how we work alongside local partners to help keep people safe. While the majority of the vehicles stopped were compliant with their licence conditions, there were a few issues which needed to be addressed. I’d like to thank everyone involved for their efforts.”
