Councillors in Lancashire will meet this month ahead of potential plans to bring in a new taxi rating system. Recent spot checks in Pendle revealed over 70% of cabs stopped were not fit for the road. 12 months ago, that figure was 90%. In future those deemed unsafe could be named and shamed. Last month bosses voted to extend the maximum age a vehicle can operate from 9 years to 11. Pendle Council leader Cllr Mohammed Iqbal denied that the change would lead to a reduction in safety. We spoke with Cllr David Clegg Chair of the taxi committee who after seeing the results says that more checks need doing...

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