A taxi was immediately taken off the road after a recent safety inspection revealed it had a tyre with tread depth below the legal limit and a faulty indicator.
The checks were part of a collaborative effort between Ribble Valley Borough Council and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to ensure the safety of licensed vehicles in the area.
Officers inspected a total of eight taxis and private hire vehicles. Seven of the vehicles were found to be up to the required standard.
The one that failed was a Ribble Valley-licensed vehicle, which was allowed back into service a few days later after the repairs were completed and a follow-up inspection was passed.
Councillor Ian Brown, chairman of the council's licensing committee, stated: "The council and DVLA carry out regular inspections... to help ensure standards are kept high and passengers and drivers are kept safe."
He added: "These inspections will continue and those small number of vehicles that aren’t up to scratch will be taken off the road until the necessary work on them is carried out."
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