Taxi stopped in Las Palmas for driving without a tire and with passengers

Local Police stopped the vehicle after a citizen's alert about its serious deficiencies and the risk to road safety.

Damaged taxi driving without a tire and with passengers in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with police lights.
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Damaged taxi driving without a tire and with passengers in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with police lights.

A taxi driving through Las Palmas de Gran Canaria without one of its tires and with passengers on board was intercepted by the Local Police in the Puerto area.

The intervention occurred after a citizen alerted authorities about the vehicle's precarious condition. Police units patrolling the area quickly located the taxi.
The taxi continued to operate despite driving without a tire and showing other visible defects, posing a clear risk to its occupants and other road users.
Officers stopped the vehicle to inspect its condition. The Local Police of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria emphasized the importance of citizen collaboration for a swift and effective intervention.
Following the vehicle's inspection, officers initiated the corresponding proceedings. No further details regarding the specific deficiencies or potential liabilities have been released at this time.