A taxi driver who was caught accepting an un-booked fare from undercover police officers outside a nightclub has been prosecuted and ordered to pay more than £3,000.
A taxi driver who was caught accepting an un-booked fare from undercover police officers outside a nightclub has been prosecuted and ordered to pay more than £3,000.
Singh, operating under a driver badge issued by Wolverhampton City Council, was found guilty on March 14 of plying for hire without valid insurance. It was brought to light during an enforcement exercise conducted on November 27 of 2022. Telford & Wrekin Council deputy leader and cabinet member for homes & enforcement Councillor Richard Overton said: “Operations like this are just a small part of the work carried out by our Safer Telford teams as part of the council wider ambition to make Telford and Wrekin a cleaner and safer place to live.Singh has been fined £346. Additionally, costs amounting to £2,525 have been awarded to the council and Singh must also pay a victim surcharge of £138.
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