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Longford gardaí arrest bogus taxi operator
Longford Gardaí arrested a bogus taxi driver this week.
As part of a joint operation alongside the NTA (National Transport Authority), gardaí stopped a car in Longford.
They found that the driver was acting as a taxi without the proper licence or insurance.
The driver of the vehicle is now facing court proceedings and according to the NTA website, a possible fine of up to up to €5,000.
The bogus taxi driver in Longford is not the first to come to the attention of Gardaí and the NTA.
A month ago, also in the midlands, two vehicles and drivers were found to be operating as taxis without the proper licences or insurance.
Court is to follow for both motorists.
Longford Gardaí were carrying out a joint operation with the NTA when they stopped this car.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) June 2, 2023
It was found that the driver was acting as a taxi without the proper licence or insurance.
Court to follow.#SaferRoads pic.twitter.com/dDVElkw6tJ
Gardaí from the Longford Roads Policing Unit stopped this vehicle during a Mandatory Intoxicant Testing checkpoint in Longford town last night.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) May 1, 2023
The driver failed a roadside breath test and was subsequently arrested. Court proceedings to follow.#SaferRoads pic.twitter.com/WX24yUfU50
Birr Garda and the NTA carried out a joint operation over the weekend the Birr and Banagher areas.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) May 2, 2023
2 vehicles and drivers were found to operating as taxis without the proper licences or insurance.
Court is to follow for both motorists. #SaferRoads pic.twitter.com/nFDg1WQ0FQ
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