
Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire Councils, and the police have joined forces for a groundbreaking cross-border operation targeting non-compliant and unsafe licensed taxis.
In a first for the region, Telford & Wrekin Council exercised new powers granted by City of Wolverhampton Council, allowing its officers to "inspect and suspend unroadworthy vehicles licensed by Wolverhampton."
Shropshire Council was also present at the coordinated inspections.
This reciprocal agreement aims to "strengthen public protection and prevent licensees from bypassing regulation by working outside their licensing area." Wolverhampton officers are also authorised to enforce standards on Telford & Wrekin licensed vehicles operating within their city.
Inspections, held at NI Park in Newport and Randlay Car Park on Queen Elizabeth Way, focused on "vehicle safety, compliance, and presentation standards."
Issues identified in stopped vehicles included "accident-related damage and invalid insurance," with non-compliant vehicles being referred for follow-up action.
Councillor Richard Overton, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Highways, Housing and Enforcement at Telford & Wrekin, highlighted the value of the collaboration: "This operation has proven the value of cross-boundary enforcement. By working together, we are closing the gaps that once allowed unsafe vehicles to operate unchecked."
He added: "By working together, we are sharing knowledge and improving our ability to ensure vehicles are safe for our residents.”
City of Wolverhampton Council’s Councillor Bhupinder Gakhal, Cabinet Member for Resident Services, echoed this sentiment: “City of Wolverhampton Council is proud to work with Telford & Wrekin Council in upholding public safety relating to the private hire industry.
“The councils have jointly authorised each other’s enforcement officers, to ensure that officers are equipped with the powers to take action against drivers of unsafe vehicles out of area.”
Telford & Wrekin Council stated they will continue to work closely with police and neighboring authorities to uphold standards and "ensure safer streets for all."

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