Keep our air clean with ban on non-local taxis

TAXIS not licensed locally should be banned from Greater Manchester to keep our air clean, the government has been told.

- JOSEPH TIMAN

The city region will seek a commitment from the Conservatives in its upcoming talks about further devolution to introduce new regulations enforcing the ban.

Currently, cabs which are licensed elsewhere can be booked by customers in Greater Manchester even if they do not meet the standards of local councils.

The 10 local authorities in the city region have been looking to introduce joint minimum licensing standards for all taxis and private hire vehicles, bringing the rules for drivers, vehicles and operators in all boroughs in line with each other.