Uninsured driver acting as a ‘taxi driver’ stopped after car breakdown in Peterborough

Image credit: Policing Peterborough

A routine breakdown assistance on the Fletton Parkway in Peterborough took an unexpected turn on Saturday. A driver, initially in need of help after his car broke down, was discovered to be operating an unlicensed taxi service.

The incident unfolded when local police arrived at the scene, intending to assist the stranded motorist. However, a closer inspection revealed that the driver was providing transport services without holding the necessary insurance coverage.

Authorities confirmed that the individual has been reported for this offence. This case highlights the ongoing issue of unlicensed and uninsured vehicles operating on the roads, posing a significant risk to passengers and other road users. The investigation is ongoing.

A Policing Peterborough spokesperson said via social media: “It was a bad day for one driver on Saturday… first his car broke down on the Fletton Parkway, then we came along (initially to help) but found he had been running a ‘taxi service’ without the correct insurance!

“The driver has been reported for the offence.”