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Why some Wolverhampton-licensed taxis were taken off the road

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A man in a blue jumper sits behind the wheel of a car. The image is focused on his hands gripping the steering wheel. He appears to be driving down a street with another car and a shop front visible through the window.

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Dozens of taxis ordered off the road following safety checks at East Midlands Airport

Overview

A joint enforcement operation involving the City of Wolverhampton Council and 18 other agencies inspected over 200 private hire vehicles at East Midlands Airport on 24 September. Thirty-five taxis were found to have non-compliance issues, with nine ordered off the road immediately due to serious safety defects including faulty seatbelts, vehicle damage, and worn tyres. Three vehicles were also found using illegal ghost plates.

Key points

  • Over 200 private hire vehicles were inspected during a multi-agency day of action at East Midlands Airport.
  • The operation was led by the City of Wolverhampton Council alongside 18 other local authorities and agencies, including Leicester Police, DVLA, DVSA, and HMRC.
  • A total of 35 taxis were found to have non-compliance issues.
  • Nine vehicles had serious safety breaches—such as faulty seatbelts, damage, and illegal tyre tread depth—and were ordered off the road.
  • Three vehicles were discovered using illegal ghost plates, resulting in fixed penalty notices for the drivers.
  • City of Wolverhampton Council has licensed tens of thousands of private hire vehicles in recent years, with a high proportion operating outside the local area.
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