REVIEW OF A DUAL (HACKNEY CARRIAGE / PRIVATE HIRE) DRIVER LICENCE - MR H.J.
To review the taxi dual driver licence held by Mr H J.
Decision:
Having considered the matter carefully and taking into account all the relevant factors, it was RESOLVED that the application by Mr H.J. for a Dual Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver Licence be refused.
In reaching this decision, and on the evidence provided at the hearing, the Committee considered that Mr H.J. had:
· Repeatedly shown disdain for and hostility towards the authorities in general and Licensing Team staff in particular;
· Demonstrated a tendency to level unsubstantiated claims about unfair treatment and discrimination; and
· Displayed a propensity to lose control of his temper when challenged.
The Committee considered that all of the above patterns of behaviour represented a direct or indirect threat to the safety of passengers while performing the role of a licensed taxi driver.
The Committee therefore concluded that Mr H.J. is not a fit and proper person to hold a Dual Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver Licence.