‘DANGEROUS DEFECTS’: Five taxi and private hire licensing suspensions dished out following operation in Derby

Image credit: Derbyshire RPU Bikers

A recent taxi and private hire licensing operation conducted in Derby has led to the suspension of five licences, according to the Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit (RPU).

The initiative, aimed at ensuring public safety, saw numerous licensed vehicles inspected, with the majority found to be in compliance with regulations.

In photos shared online, three of the vehicles included a distinctive yellow taxi with its sliding door open, a silver Toyota Prius private hire vehicle and a grey Mercedes private hire.

Five vehicles were found to have ‘dangerous defects’. As a result, the affected cabs had their licences suspended and plates removed. In cases where necessary, prohibition notices were issued to prevent the vehicles from operating further until the issues were rectified.

A Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit (RPU) Bikers spokesperson said on social media: “Taxi licensing operation in Derby. Numerous taxis checked and good to see the majority in good order, however 5 taxis have had their licence suspended and plates removed following dangerous defects being identified.

”Prohibition issued where necessary.”