A TAXI was taken of the road and the drivers of three others required to make repairs within seven days after an unannounced vehicle inspection in Clitheroe.
Hackney carriage enforcement officers at Ribble Valley Borough Council joined forces with the police and Vehicle and Operator Services Agency staff in the operation to check for unroadworthy vehicles.
Of the 12 taxis inspected at sites around Clitheroe, eight were found to be of the required standard; one driver was served with an immediate prohibition; and three were served with notices requiring work to be carried out on their vehicles within seven days.
The council’s taxi enforcement officer, Carl Rung, said: “Although four vehicles were served with notices, we are delighted that most were of an excellent standard.”
Further operations in the borough are planned for the coming months.
Mr Rung added: “This was a joint operation, where vehicles were subject to a rigorous inspection to ensure they were compliant with licence conditions."
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