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Private hire driver faces losing licence
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Author:  captain cab [ Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Private hire driver faces losing licence
Private hire driver faces losing licence

A private hire driver who picked up passengers outside a Preston pub has been convicted of illegally plying for trade.

Dildah Hussain, 55, was caught out in an undercover sting by Preston Council outside the Black Bull in Fulwood.

He was fined a total of £375 and had his licence endorsed with eight points.

Hussain, who worked for Preston firm Aerocabs at the time of the offence, now faces losing his taxi licence.

Preston Magistrates Court was told that Hussain, from Burnley, was parked in a lay-by in Garstang Road on July 26 last year.

He was approached by officers Kate Cowat and Andrew Smith, who asked if he was "free". The court heard how Mrs Cowat, a dog warden, then asked if Hussain would take the pair to Church Street.

When he said yes, and told them the cost, they got into his blue Mercedes.

Enforcement Officer Phil Walsh then approached the car, telling Mr Hussain he had committed an offence.

Former police officer Mr Walsh said operations like Operation Safe Preston were the "only way" the council could catch out drivers.

He said that plying was a particular problem outside the Black Bull, and also the Royal Preston Hospital, the Assembly in Lune Street and near Waterstone's in Church Street.

Hussain, who represented himself, claimed he was not working that night and simply gave the officers "information."

He told the bench "I only went to the pub to see someone."
He was found guilty of plying for hire without a licence and driving with no insurance.

He was fined £150 for breaching his licence and a further £225 for the insurance offence.

He was also ordered to pay £250 costs and a £15 victim surcharge.
Mike Thorpe, head of the council's licensing department, said: "As a result of this conviction his private hire driver's licence will be reviewed by the council's taxi sub-committee, probably in May."
Author:  edders23 [ Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:30 pm ]
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Is that the one just off the A6 next to the petrol station where there are usually hackneys ranked up ?
Author:  captain cab [ Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:34 pm ]
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edders23 wrote:
Is that the one just off the A6 next to the petrol station where there are usually hackneys ranked up ?


Thats the one :wink:

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Author:  toots [ Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:44 pm ]
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captain cab wrote:
edders23 wrote:
Is that the one just off the A6 next to the petrol station where there are usually hackneys ranked up ?


Thats the one :wink:

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Why would a PH pirate on a HC rank? To$$er!! Anyway if you're caught and convicted you pay the price, simple really. I don't think the outcome would have been any better if he'd gone to the expense of get legal rep either so at least he saved on that bit :D
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