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Dozens of Inverness and Easter Ross taxis checked by Police Scotland and Highland Council Trading Standards in routine operation


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MORE than 30 taxis and private hire cars have been checked during a joint operation by Police Scotland and Highland Council Trading Standards.

The operation was carried out over Tuesday and Wednesday in the Easter Ross and Inverness areas.

It involved checks to ensure drivers were operating within the terms of their licence and their vehicles are roadworthy.

Police said that some issues were identified relating to unsafe tyres and one vehicle was being driven without insurance.

Sergeant Chris Murray, from the road policing unit in Dingwall, said: "It is important that the public can have faith that professional drivers are going about their business safely and legally.

"The vast majority of taxi and private hire drivers operate safely within the terms of their licence.

"However, where issues are found we will take enforcement action.

"I would take the opportunity to thank the taxi trade for their support and co-operation with this operation."

Mark McGinty, Trading Standards team leader said: “Trading Standards and Police Scotland have a joint responsibility when it comes to the licensing of taxi and private hire traders, this relates to both licensed and unlicensed trading.

"Following reports received this joint operation has brought officers from both agencies together to conduct vehicle stops and checks have been made to ascertain if the legislation is being complied with, and enforcement action has been taken.

"Members of the public should be reassured that taking a taxi or private hire in the Highland Council area is a safe thing to do, and that ongoing checks are in place to detect either unlicensed trading or breaches of trading conditions where a licence has already been granted.

"Trading Standards will continue to work jointly with Police Scotland in this area.”


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