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Penalties issued and prosecutions secured as police crack down on illegal and fake taxis in Birmingham

Police have cracked down on fake and illegal taxis in Birmingham city centre.

By Daniel Walton
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West Midlands Police officers have teamed up with the Taxi Licensing teams to crack down on illegal and fake taxis operating in Birmingham city centre.

Posting on X, Birmingham city centre police reported stopping taxis around the city, issuing nine penalties, and reporting some for prosecution by the Taxi Licensing group.

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Nine fixed penalties were issued in the night of action, with some taxis being reported to Taxi Licensing for prosecution
Nine fixed penalties were issued in the night of action, with some taxis being reported to Taxi Licensing for prosecution

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Officers ran an operation to combat illegal and fake taxis, working with Taxi Licensing, we stopped taxis and issued nine fixed penalties.

"Some taxis were reported for prosecution by Taxi Licensing."

The force urged anyone with concerns about a taxi to contact them via their 101 number, their WebChat service, or, in an emergency, to contact 999 immediately.

The spokesperson added: "If you are concerned about a taxi, let us know on 101, WebChat or in an Emergency 999."