Stratford upon Avon Taxi & Local Information

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Taxi versus Uber wars as Uber illegally picks up passengers on taxi stand

13/05/2023

https://www.stratford-herald.com/news/stratford-s-taxis-targeted-by-dangerous-spiking-device-9312399/

Warwickshire Police have been made aware of the homemade device left at taxi ranks.

10/10/2022

⚠️SURGE OF REPORTS OF ILLEGAL TAXIS OPERATING IN MERTHYR TYDFIL

People in Merthyr Tydfil have been warned about a surge of illegal taxis operating in the area.

WalesOnline reports that the council said unlicensed cabs had reportedly been spotted in the town on weekends, putting passengers at risk.

The vehicles have not been assessed as safe and suitable to carry passengers and could be in an "unroadworthy condition", the council stated.

Councillor Michelle Symonds, cabinet member for public protection, crime and disorder, said: "The council’s licensing department is receiving reports of vehicles operating as illegal taxis with unlicensed drivers.

“The purpose of taxi licensing is to protect the public, and we would like to remind residents and visitors of the risks of getting into these vehicles.

"Drivers have direct responsibility for the safety of passengers and significant control over passengers – passengers who may be alone and/or vulnerable.”

Unlicensed vehicles will not have the correct insurance in place and unlicensed drivers will not have undertaken the relevant safeguarding checks to ensure they are fit to transport passengers and do not pose a threat to the public.

Vehicles licensed by the council will display door stickers on both front doors, and licences plates on the rear of the vehicle and windscreen.

Licensed hackney carriages are black vehicles with a white roof light. All will have a taxi meter programmed with the current tariffs, and this must be switched on when the journey begins to ensure the correct fare is charged.

Cllr Symonds added: “Members of the public could be putting themselves in danger by using unlicensed vehicles/drivers and we would urge anyone to think twice before getting in an unlicensed vehicle."