Decision

The Licensing Sub-Committee has decided to revoke a private hire driver's licence and operator's licence on grounds of public safety

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: Revocation of private hire driver's licence and operator's licence on grounds of public safety

topline: The Licensing Sub-Committee has decided to revoke a private hire driver's licence and operator's licence on grounds of public safety

reason_contentious: This issue is contentious due to the impact on the livelihood of the driver and operator, as well as concerns about public safety

affected_stakeholders: ["Private hire driver", "Operator", "Public"]

contentiousness_score: 7

political_party_relevance: No mention of political parties or political influence on the decision

URL: https://democracy.rushmoor.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=668

Decision Maker: Licensing Sub-Committee (Taxis)

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: To revoke the private hire driver’s licence with immediate effect on grounds of public safety;   To revoke the operator’s licence;   The Sub-Committee’s decision is made in accordance with the provisions of Section 61 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, Rushmoor Borough Council’s Taxi Licensing Policy, and the relevant guidance and statutory standards from the Department for Transport.

Date of Decision: January 22, 2026