A council in Peterborough has welcomed the news that a court upheld its decision to refuse to give a taxi driver's licence to a man convicted of a variety of motoring offences.
Mohammed Yasin, 40, of Peterborough, appeared before Peterborough Magistrates' Court on July 9 to appeal against Peterborough City Council's decision to refuse his application for a licence.
The council refused to give him a licence due to his convictions for dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident, failing to give a name and address, two counts of driving while disqualified and resisting or obstructing a constable.
The court upheld the council's decision and ruled that Yasin was not a "fit and proper person" to hold a Hackney carriage driver's licence.
He was ordered to pay a contribution of £200 towards costs on top of his own legal expenses.
Councillor Peter Hiller, cabinet member for housing, neighbourhoods and planning, said: "We welcome the result of this case and the confirmation that the council's decision was the right one.
"The protection of the travelling public is of paramount importance to the city council. People have the right to expect that licensed drivers are fit and proper to convey them."
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