Taxi checks 'a success'

DISTRICT WORKED WITH WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEAGUES

- By STAFF REPORTER

A DEBUT taxi check initiative has been hailed a success.

Blaby District Council licensing officers teamed up with Wolverhampton colleagues, police and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to carry out the surprise inspections.

Taxis were stopped, drivers given a time to attend the council’s Whetstone depot and the cars then rigorously checked on at least 40 items, from seatbelts and switches to braking and suspension systems.

The aim was to ensure all vehicles were safe and suitable for use.

In total, 15 taxis were inspected, all of which were licensed by Wolverhampton City Council.

Four taxis were given advice on slight defects and three were found to have no issues.