A SPECIALLY adapted taxi which provides a lifeline for disabled and other vulnerable people is back on the road after being vandalised.

Mold-based Formula Elite Travel's specially adapted vehicle was left badly damaged in a "horrible" recent attack. 

The vehicle, one of only around 200 of its kind, is used by 20-30 regulars - who rely on it as a means of transport. As well as elderly members of the community, the vehicle also transports children to hospital appointments - while allowing them to sit with parents, instead of on their own at the rear of the vehicle as is the case with most vehicles transporting wheelchair users.

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Its windscreen was smashed and coke was poured inside the electronics - causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. 

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And, sadly, the vehicle was targeted again just days later. 

The Leader: The vehicle's windscreen was smashed and coke was poured over the electrics.

Formula Elite Travel's director, Phil Parry, said: "We completed the final repairs on Friday ready for the vehicle to go back into service on Monday.

"Unfortunately last night the vehicle was attacked again, this time the engine and braking system were tampered with, which could have resulted in complete brake failure of the vehicle.

"We have CCTV footage of the culprits, who also set off the vehicles fire extinguishers in the vicinity."

Paul said that the added damage has been repaired, and the vehicle is now back in service.

"This is great, which is good because one of our regular customers has been house bound for 14 days whilst this has happened. We worked tirelessly to ensure we can get them out and about again."

The company is moving to a new site at Mold bus station, and is relocating the vehicle before the move to help prevent any further damage to it.