"Wolverhampton, known as the UK's 'taxi capital', has come under scrutiny after a staggering number of individuals with criminal convictions were granted taxi and private hire driver licences. According to data obtained by The Guardian through a freedom of information request, a total of 438 people with convictions were issued licences by the West Midlands local authority last year. This includes over 150 individuals who had been convicted of violent crimes, raising concerns about public safety. The revelation has sparked questions about the vetting process in place to ensure that taxi drivers are fit to transport passengers."
FoI data reveals that 438 people with criminal convictions were given licences in Wolverhampton, UK’s ‘taxi capital’More than 150 people convicted of violent crimes were granted taxi licences last year by Wolverhampton city council, dubbed the UK’s “taxi capital”, data has revealed.The Guardian obtained data via a freedom of information request that revealed 438 people with criminal convictions were last year granted taxi and private hire driver licences by the West Midlands local authority – which has issued far more taxi licences than any other authority. Continue reading...
