A joint enforcement operation between Wolverhampton Council’s Public Protection team and Greater Manchester Police was carried out across Greater Manchester last night, with a focus on Bury and Trafford.
According to WV Public Protection, the teams were on the streets ensuring all drivers and vehicles were fully compliant and operating legally. The council warned passengers: “If your journey isn’t pre-booked, it isn’t insured.”
These checks form part of ongoing collaboration between councils and police forces to address illegal plying for hire and ensure only correctly licensed drivers are working within the law. Wolverhampton-licensed vehicles are frequently seen operating in Greater Manchester, which has led to repeated joint operations to verify booking records, insurance, and vehicle condition.
Enforcement teams often issue warnings or penalties where breaches are found, including for issues such as uninsured journeys, failure to display ID badges, or poor vehicle condition. The message remains clear — private hire journeys must always be pre-booked through a licensed operator.
DM News Commentary
Joint compliance efforts like this are becoming increasingly common across the UK as authorities tighten enforcement on cross-border operations. For drivers, ensuring bookings are pre-recorded and documents are up to date is essential to avoid penalties or loss of licence. For passengers, the reminder is simple: only a pre-booked journey is insured.
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