Category Archives Taxi Licence Appeals

Council’s Intended Use Policy For Taxi Drivers Ruled Unlawful

Council’s Intended Use Policy For Taxi Drivers Ruled Unlawful

In an important ruling, the High Court in Manchester recently ruled that a North West council’s intended use policy as regards private hire taxi licences was unlawful. In 2017 Knowsley Council had adopted a policy requiring taxi drivers to work predominantly in the council’s area. Private hire drivers faced revocation of their licence if they […]

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Council Cracks Down On Offending Taxi Drivers

Council Cracks Down On Offending Taxi Drivers

Following a council crackdown in Liverpool, taxi drivers who don’t comply with the law have been prosecuted for a number of offences. These include Illegally plying for hire, sometimes called “touting”; Driving with no insurance; Driving with no licence; Defective tyres, (for example exposed cords); Failure to return taxi badges after revocation; Fail to engage […]

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Taxi Licensing – What To Do If Your Taxi Licence Is Revoked Or Refused

Taxi Licensing – What To Do If Your Taxi Licence Is Revoked Or Refused

We have recently been successful in relation to a number of taxi licence appeals, both at the Magistrates’ Court and at the Crown Court. Many clients have said that they wish they had instructed us earlier in the process and it may, therefore, be helpful to set out the revocation and appeal procedure. The relevant […]

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