CROSS BORDER: Wolverhampton Council revoke over SEVEN HUNDRED private hire driver licences working out of area

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City of Wolverhampton Council has disclosed the enforcement actions it has taken OUTSIDE its district, shedding light on taxi and private hire licence suspensions and revocations over the past five years. The data offers insight into the council’s regulatory efforts, particularly for activities taking place beyond its immediate jurisdiction.

From 2020 to 2024, Wolverhampton has reported a steady rise in enforcement actions, with the number of suspensions and revocations fluctuating year-on-year. In 2020, the council suspended 1,031 licences, while 417 licences were revoked. Moving to 2021, the suspension figure remained similar at 1,028, but revocations dropped to 292.

However, 2022 saw a significant increase in both drivers licensed and enforcement, with 1,554 suspensions and 471 revocations. This rise continued more markedly into 2023, which recorded 2,381 suspensions and 732 revocations. The most recent data for 2024 shows a slight decrease, with 2,055 licences suspended and 727 revoked.

These figures reflect Wolverhampton’s ongoing efforts to regulate taxi and private hire operations beyond its boundaries, with an overall trend indicating increased scrutiny in recent years.

This rising enforcement activity suggests that the council is keen to maintain standards, ensuring drivers operating under its licence meet safety and compliance expectations, regardless of their geographical area of operation.