Summary
Gwent Police in the UK sold electric tuk-tuks they had bought for crime-fighting purposes at a significant financial loss. The tuk-tuks, meant to patrol areas and serve as safe spaces, were sold for much less than their original purchase cost after being used for two years.
Key Facts
- Gwent Police spent £34,300 on electric tuk-tuks in 2022 for patrolling.
- The tuk-tuks were used in Newport and Abergavenny.
- They served as safe spaces where people could report crimes.
- In June 2024, the tuk-tuks went out of service.
- The tuk-tuks were sold later in 2024 for about £5,950 in total.
- The sale resulted in a financial loss of £28,350.
- The funding for the tuk-tuks came from the Home Office's Safer Streets fund.
- The vehicles were part of efforts to increase public safety, especially at night.
