‘NO EXCUSES’: Liverpool black taxi taken off road after severe and dangerous tyre wear discovery
A Liverpool taxi has been suspended from service after licensing officers found it operating with a seriously dangerous worn front tyre.
Liverpool City Council’s Licensing team made the discovery during a routine check, highlighting serious safety concerns.
Images shared by the council show extensive wear on the inside of the tyre, with exposed inner cords visible on a large section of the tyre.
The incident on Wednesday 5 March serves as a firm reminder for taxi drivers to conduct regular vehicle checks. Authorities continue to stress the importance of maintaining roadworthy standards to ensure passenger and public safety.
A Liverpool City Council Licensing spokesperson said: “Liverpool Licensing Officers discovered this LCC Taxi operating this afternoon with one of its front tyres in this condition - there is no excuse for it- It only takes a few minutes to check your tyres!
“Vehicle licence suspended, and driver to be reported for the offence.”
