Aamar Shahzad Ahmed, 47, and Khalid Mahmood, 60, both pleaded guilty at Manchester Magistrates' Court to plying for hire without a licence and driving without insurance.

Officers responded to the call around 5pm regarding a group of "suspicious males" who fled the scene in a cab, which was intercepted by response teams shortly after on New Lane.

Basildon Borough Council announced: "Taxi drivers are a vital part of Basildon. They keep our communities moving, support residents at all hours, and play a key role in our local economy.

Patons Insurance has embarked on a new course with Admiral Business to support the launch of a new taxi insurance product to the UK market.

A taxi driver and two other men have been ordered to pay a combined total of over £1,700 after being caught dropping rubbish in Walsall.

The Fife Council regulations and licensing committee reached a unanimous decision to reject Thomas Duncan’s application following a formal intervention by Police Scotland.

The incident, which occurred on Whitwick Road near Markfield, was filmed by the young passenger and sparked a joint investigation by local authorities.

Under new measures backed by the States Assembly, islanders caught running unauthorised cab services risk being hit with fines of up to £1,000, a year in prison, and the loss of their driving licences.