One of the country's biggest airports has launched a crackdown on rogue car parking operators who leave vehicles lining nearby streets and fields. Unscrupulous firms also create havoc for the holidaymakers returning from their travels to find their vehicles have been driven for thousands of miles, damaged or even targeted for theft.
Manchester Airport has linked up with Manchester City Council and the region’s police forces to reassure residents in communities surrounding the hub that action is being taken to tackle inconsiderate and illegal parking. The latest campaign follows the launch of Operation Cicero in June, with the aim of identifying any wrongdoing and taking enforcement action where appropriate, the Manchester Evening News reports.
Rogue firms have previously caused problems in the Wythenshawe area, leaving vehicles for long periods of time on residential streets, despite claiming they would be stored securely. With the airport now entering what is likely to be its busiest month since 2019, those set to travel are being urged to do their due diligence on firms offering parking services before making a booking.
