Wolverhampton Council taxi and private hire checks target compliance across key areas over the weekend
- Perry Richardson
- 2 hours ago
- 1 min read
Licensing officers from the City of Wolverhampton Council carried out late-night taxi checks over the weekend at Wolverhampton Train Station and in the Sandwell area. The patrols formed part of the council’s ongoing work to ensure licensed vehicles and drivers operating in and around the city meet required safety and licensing standards.
The inspection teams visited high-traffic locations to engage with drivers and inspect vehicles for compliance with local and national taxi regulations. Officers routinely check that vehicles are roadworthy, correctly licensed and insured, and that drivers hold valid badges issued by their respective licensing authority.
Enforcement officers also look for issues such as defective tyres, damaged bodywork, missing signage, and expired documentation. These checks help confirm that vehicles used for public hire meet the safety standards expected of licensed operators and that drivers are fit and properly licensed to carry passengers.
Operations like this are carried out regularly to maintain passenger confidence, support compliant drivers, and identify vehicles operating outside legal or safety requirements. The council says these activities form an essential part of its public protection duties and help ensure the local taxi trade continues to operate to a high standard.
A City of Wolverhampton Council Public Protection spokesperson said on Sunday: “Wolverhampton Taxi Compliance Team on late patrol at Wolverhampton Train Station. Visits also made to Sandwell area.”
