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South Lakes officers and council licensing team carry out taxi and Uber vehicle checks
South Lakes Police said neighbourhood officers carried out a joint operation with Westmorland and Furness Council’s licensing team over the weekend, focusing on taxi services and Uber drivers working in the area.
The operation aimed to combine engagement with enforcement, according to a statement from the force. Officers and council staff checked that vehicles were operating safely and meeting local authority requirements.
The police post did not specify how many drivers or vehicles were checked, or whether any breaches were identified. It also did not set out which licensing requirements were examined.
The activity shows cooperation between police and council licensing teams on local transport compliance. Police can support checks on road safety and vehicle use, while the licensing authority is responsible for requirements applying to drivers and licensed vehicles.
Taxi and private hire drivers working in the area may be subject to local licensing conditions. Operators and drivers should ensure their vehicles and documentation meet the rules set by the relevant authority.
South Lakes Police said: “Neighbourhood officers have been out this weekend in the lakes, working jointly with colleagues from licensing at Westmorland & Furness council.
“The aim was to conduct engagement & enforcement with Taxi services and Uber drivers working in the area, ensuring vehicles are operating safely and complying with any local authority requirements.”
