Southampton taxi and private hire drivers can cover or remove signage following a series of break-ins

Harlow Council successfully defends refusal of private hire licence over safeguarding concerns

Harlow Council has successfully defended its decision to refuse a private hire driver licence, following serious safeguarding allegations. In 2022, the council took immediate action to revoke the licence of Mr Kazi Haque. When Mr Haque later submitted a fresh application, Harlow Council’s Regulatory Sub-Committee determined that he was not a ‘fit and proper’ person to hold a licence and refused the application. Mr Haque appealed the decision, bu…

Southampton taxi and private hire drivers can cover or remove signage following a series of break-ins

Taxi and private hire drivers in Southampton have been given permission to temporarily cover or remove vehicle signage following a series of break-ins targeting licensed vehicles. The decision follows talks between GMB Union representatives and Southampton City Council after a rise in reports of taxis and private hire vehicles being broken into while parked and not in service. Under the temporary measure, private hire drivers can use plain magne…