Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendation to revoke the licence was approved.
summary: The decision involves revoking a combined hackney carriage and private hire licence due to a serious accident caused by the driver and a pattern of potentially dangerous behavior.
topline: The Council has decided to revoke a combined hackney carriage and private hire licence following a serious accident caused by the driver.
reason_contentious: This issue is likely contentious as it involves the livelihood of the driver and potential impact on the local transportation services.
affected_stakeholders: ["Driver", "Council", "Police Force", "Local residents using transportation services"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.ipswich.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1371
Decision Maker: Officer Decision
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: An allegation was received from a Police Force that a serious accident had been caused by a combined hackney carriage/private hire driver. The driver had not made the Council aware of this alleged incident as they are required to do. The driver also had a number of written warnings regarding their driving standards previously which show a pattern of potentially dangerous behaviour. No alternative options were considered due to the serious nature of the alleged accident.
Content: An allegation was received from a Police Force that a serious accident had been caused by a combined hackney carriage/private hire driver. The driver had not made the Council aware of this alleged incident as they are required to do. The driver also had a number of written warnings regarding their driving standards previously which show a pattern of potentially dangerous behaviour. No alternative options were considered due to the serious nature of the alleged accident. To immediately revoke a Combined Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licence. Reason: The Police informed the Council that there was an allegation that a serious accident had been caused by the driver. The driver had also received a number of written warnings regarding driving standards prior to this allegation.
Date of Decision: July 2, 2025