REVOKED: Stratford-upon Avon driver loses taxi licence following concerns
Updated: Sep 24
A 71-year-old Stratford-upon-Avon driver has had his Dual Driver’s badge revoked after a hearing by Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s Licensing Panel on 4 September 2024.
The driver had previously been warned about his conduct and breaches of licence conditions.
The Licensing Panel reviewed a series of incidents reported by the Licensing Officer, concluding that his driving failed to meet the standards required by the council. This raised serious concerns about his ability to continue holding a Dual Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence.
The Panel made the unanimous decision to revoke the licence immediately, citing public safety as the primary reason.
The driver was entitled to appeal the decision within 21 days, but he chose not to. He is no longer a licensed driver with Stratford-on-Avon District Council.
Cllr Lorraine Grocott, Portfolio Holder for Environmental and Neighbourhood Services, said: "Public safety is of vital importance when it comes to considering whether a driver is fit and proper to hold a licence. In protecting public safety, we expect our drivers to maintain the high standard that is expected of them and their licensed vehicles when carrying passengers, especially those that are vulnerable or elderly in our community.
“The standard that Stratford on Avon District Council expects of its licensed drivers fell below that which is expected from this driver."
