Rogue taxis 'operating across seaside resort and putting passengers at risk'

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb used his first Parliamentary question since being elected to highlight concerns over unlicensed taxi drivers picking up passengers in Blackpool.

Mr Webb said in the House of Commons: “Blackpool is experiencing a scourge of unlicensed taxis in our treasured seaside resort. “What is the Minister doing to tackle these unlicensed drivers and will he meet with me to discuss this issue I have in my constituency.”The question arose from meetings Mr Webb has had with cabbies in the constituency who say they are constantly battling against drivers coming into the resort from other towns mainly using digital ride-sharing apps. Mr Webb said he was told other drivers were travelling “to Blackpool as they see an opportunity to capitalise on our busy summer season.

“The companies they operate under have made no application for an operator licence in Blackpool and have not attempted to engage with Blackpool council. There is a pattern of behaviour emerging that is putting passenger safety at risk. These companies are allowing passengers in Blackpool to get into taxis with drivers that are potentially unlicensed and uninsured.”

Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)

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