The operation, part of the upcoming 'Dark Nights' initiative to improve road safety, focused on targeted checks of taxis and PHVs travelling to and from the city.

Edwin Youll, a 63-year-old unlicensed taxi driver from Normanby, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison at Teesside Crown Court on monday 13 October, for a string of violent sexual offences.

Police Scotland objected to the application, stating they felt Scot Craig was “not a fit and proper person” for the role.

The council plans to increase the flag-down fee during the day by 60p, moving it from £3.20 to £3.80. At night and on Sundays, the initial fee will rise to £5.70.

During the robbery, the 59-year-old driver was threatened, chased out of his car, and had his work mobile phone stolen, which was later recovered.

The drivers allege that fines result from NCP's "own system" and "terrible" camera recognition.

They received a certificate of appreciation from the Mayor of Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council thanking them for all the free work they do supporting their local community

The Transport Committee has released its agenda for the first panel session on Wednesday 15 October.