Taxi Driver Online

Well the headline for a start here is total nonsense - how could you revoke a licensing appeal?

And this sounds like it could be a penalty points thing, but that's not entirely clear.

Also interesting that it seems to be about a badge revocation, but a couple of the offending items relate to vehicle stuff - exposed cords and 'failure to undertake a six-monthly fitness check'. The latter presumably being a vehicle test as opposed to the driver

Of course, there can be a cross-over between badge and plate in terms of the 'fit and proper' stuff. But you'd assume from this that if he lost his badge then the plate would also be revoked.

But that's certainly not clear at all from this. But in view of the headline, you might not expect much in terms of fine detail and nuance


Cheltenham Borough Council revokes licence appeal for Hackney carriage driver

https://www.cheltenham.gov.uk/news/2026 ... ge-driver/

A hackney carriage (taxi) driver that was licensed by Cheltenham Borough Council (CBC) has lost their appeal against the revocation of their licence on 6 July 2026.

The driver was referred to the licensing sub-committee following three strikes being issued to them. The hearing took place in November 2025. CBC’s licensing sub-committee unanimously voted to revoke the licence with immediate effect in the interests of public safety.

The strikes were issued for: 1) failure to undertake a six-monthly fitness check, 2) exposed cords on a tyre and 3) failing to declare two motoring offences. Under Cheltenham Borough Council’s taxi and private hire licensing policy, when three strikes have been accrued in a 12-month period the licence holder is referred to the sub-committee for a review of their licence.

The driver ultimately appealed the decision to Cheltenham Magistrates Court where the Court determined that the driver did not meet the ‘fit and proper test’ and agreed that their licence should be revoked and the appeal is denied. £600 costs were awarded to Cheltenham Borough Council.

Councillor Jamie Jamieson, cabinet member for safety and communities at CBC, said: “The decision by the Court demonstrates that they support CBC’s commitment to public safety and that Cheltenham Borough Council will not tolerate a lack of regard for high standards that licence holders should demonstrate in terms of safety and compliance with licence conditions”.

“All licence holders should conduct daily checks to ensure that their vehicles are safe to carry members of the public, comply with vehicle testing requirements and reporting any endorsements on their DVLA licence.”

The opening paragraph is a bit clearer in terms of the revocation thing. But makes it sound like the revocation happened on 6 July 2026, which was presumably the date of the court appeal

is this person the up to trade standards ?

I think not boot them out

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

Not necessarily.

An iffy tyre can be fixed within minutes, allowing the vehicle to remain 'fit and proper', whereas the proprietor will still be accountable for allowing said iffy tyre.

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I'm not actually sure if there's any disagreement between us here, Sussex

Delighted to hear that.

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