Coastal Taxis took to social media to say: “With Boardmasters just days away, I’m struggling to understand the timing of the enforcement activity being carried out by Cornwall Council and the police. “Several local taxi drivers have been stopped for detailed vehicle inspections and in some cases vehicles have been taken off the road. They undergo two MOT tests every year and must also pass a separate council vehicle inspection before a taxi plate is issued. But surely common sense and proportionality should play a part, especially when the consequences affect local drivers, local businesses and thousands of festival-goers relying on transport. However, six taxis had their licences suspended by Cornwall Council and one taxi was in such a poor condition police issued an immediate prohibition of its use.