Wednesday, 24 November 2010

Four drivers prosecuted in Hyndburn taxi crackdown

Four drivers prosecuted in Hyndburn taxi crackdown

AN undercover crackdown on private hire taxis in Hyndburn has led to four drivers being accused of operating illegally.

Plain clothed police, licensing officers from Hyndburn Council and Lancashire County Council’s Safer Travel Unit, targeted drivers who flout the law by picking up passengers at the side of the road.

Four drivers have been ordered to appear at court accused of driving without insurance after illegally plying for hire. The offence carries a maximum penalty of £2,500 fine.........

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