Wolverhampton Council private hire vehicle checks conducted in Blackburn find one minor issue
City of Wolverhampton Council joined forces with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council to carry out private hire vehicle and driver compliance checks in Blackburn and Darwen.
The operation assessed the safety and standards of private hire vehicles (PHVs) licensed by Wolverhampton but operating outside the city.
According to a spokesperson from Wolverhampton Council, 14 Wolverhampton-licensed vehicles were inspected during the checks. Only one vehicle required a repair notice due to a minor bodywork issue, with the driver given 14 days to resolve it.
These checks, conducted outside the licensed area, aim to ensure vehicles and drivers adhere to licensing conditions, regardless of where they operate. Wolverhampton PHVs are frequently seen working in towns and cities beyond the council’s borders, a practice enabled by UK cross-border hiring regulations. This has raised concerns about monitoring vehicles and maintaining standards.
A City of Wolverhampton Council Public Protection spokesperson said: “Today, Compliance teamed up with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Licensing to conduct thorough vehicle and driver checks in Blackburn and Darwen.
“14 City of Wolverhampton Council PHVs checked, only 1 had minor bodywork issue, 14 day repair notice issued.”
