Inverness taxi and private hire car roadside checks by Police Scotland and Highland Council show high standards of compliance
A police and trading standards sweep of taxis in Inverness city centre has brought enforcement action on two vehicles.
Some 30 taxi and private hire cars were stopped in roadside checks on Friday last week (April 25) with several licensing infringements identified and “numerous” warnings issued.
These were mainly in relation to ‘construction and use requirements’ which involve passenger safety and comfort issues, such as seatbelts flooring and vehicle age.
Two taxis now face enforcement action, but the joint police and Highland Council trading standards action was said to have found the majority of drivers were operating within the terms of their taxi licence, with roadworthy vehicles and correct documentation.
Mark McGinty, trading standards’ team leader, said “Once again, we are pleased to be working with our partners at Police Scotland to ensure that the standards required of drivers and operators are being met and licensing conditions are being complied with.
“From a trading standards perspective, we are pleased at the high level of compliance with only two vehicle checks resulting in enforcement action.
“This trade provides an important service to the local community and visitors alike, and it is paramount that legality and safety are ensured. we will continue to work with the trade and our partners to that end.”
