During a large-scale focus control in taxi traffic, police and authorities in Vienna and Lower Austria found numerous violations. A total of 299 vehicles were checked during the night from yesterday to today. Particularly noticeable: 93 taxi drivers were found to lack local knowledge, and the task forces registered 197 reports according to the operating regulations.

The coordinated action involved the state traffic departments of Vienna and Lower Austria, the Schwechat city police command, and the immediate measures group of the city of Vienna.

A focus of the controls was on compliance with traffic and commercial regulations. According to the Vienna State Police Directorate, the task forces found 93 taxi drivers lacking local knowledge.

Additionally, 197 reports were filed according to the operating regulations. These regulate the requirements for the exercise of the taxi and passenger transport trade. The notification does not specify which provisions were allegedly violated.

In addition to the commercial controls, the officers also checked traffic safety. In one case, a report was filed for driving without a valid driving license.

Furthermore, there were six traffic-related reports and seven on-the-spot fines. Three reports were filed for technical modifications to vehicles. In one case, the officers also removed license plates.

In total, the task forces conducted 119 preliminary alcohol tests. The police report does not contain any information on positive test results or alcohol-related offenses.

During the focus operation, 45 taximeters were also checked. This resulted in five reports. Possible violations of labor and social insurance regulations were also identified.

The police reported seven charges under the Unemployment Insurance Act and four charges under the General Social Insurance Act. Additionally, 16 so-called summary proceedings were recorded. According to the police, the checks took place between 6 PM and 2 AM.

Ekrem Gönültaş, chairman of the Vienna Taxi Association, welcomed the focus operation. „Black sheep have no place in our industry,“ Gönültaş stated. Anyone who deceives passengers, circumvents regulations, or enriches themselves at the expense of companies that operate in compliance with the rules must expect consequences.

State Police Vice President Dieter Csefan also emphasized the importance of joint inspections. „Joint inspections significantly contribute to traffic safety,“ Csefan explained. They are important to protect passengers and ensure fair competition conditions.

Walter Hillerer, head of the Immediate Measures Group Vienna, pointed out the importance of trust and safety in the taxi industry. Cooperation with the police and relevant authorities should continue in the future.

According to the assessment of the involved authorities, the current focus operation shows how important joint inspections are for checking compliance with applicable regulations.

The police report does not indicate how many different drivers or companies are affected by the charges in total.

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