Council action after concerns over private hire vehicles operating in Darlington

Council action after concerns over private hire vehicles operating in Darlington

Darlington council have begun to inspect the out-of-town private hire vehicles operating in the area, after receiving online concerns.

Out-of-town private hire vehicle checks in Darlington prompt warning notices to drivers

Licensing officers in Darlington have completed a multi-agency inspection aimed at addressing concerns over the number of out-of-area private hire vehicles operating in the town.The joint operation, carried out over the Bank Holiday weekend, saw Darlington Borough Council work alongside Newcastle City Council to inspect 43 private hire vehicles picking up passengers from Darlington Station.The checks followed public questions raised online about…