Out-of-area Wolverhampton private hire vehicle caught with illegal tyres at Liverpool Airport
- Perry Richardson
- Jul 28
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 29
A Wolverhampton-licensed private hire vehicle was found with two illegal tyres during a routine inspection by Liverpool City Council licensing officers at John Lennon Airport.
The officers, on duty at the airport, discovered the tyre defects while carrying out vehicle checks. The vehicle, operating in the Liverpool area despite being licensed elsewhere, was deemed unroadworthy.
Private hire drivers are legally required to maintain their vehicles in a roadworthy condition at all times. Tyre issues can lead to significant safety risks for passengers, drivers and other road users.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns about cross-border hiring, where drivers licensed in one authority area chose to operate predominantly in another.
A spokesperson for Liverpool City Council Licensing said: “Liverpool Licensing Officers whilst on duty at John Lennon Airport, discovered this Wolverhampton PHV with two illegal tyres.
“There is no excuse for not checking the road worthiness or safety of your vehicle before starting work. The driver will be reported for the offences.”
