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Author:  edders23 [ Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:58 am ]
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sounds like one we are well rid of from our trade

https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/23481684.york-taxi-driver-david-richardson-charged-big-fare/

A TAXI driver has been convicted of fraud by overcharging one of his passengers and has been ordered to do 100 hours’ unpaid work.

City of York Council prosecuted David Richardson for his actions on June 1 last year.

When he appeared before York Magistrates Court the 30-year-old licensed hackney carriage driver pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position.

He was made subject to a community order with 10 days’ rehabilitative activities and 100 hours’ unpaid work.

The probation service will decide what the work he will do under the national community payback scheme. It could include removing graffiti, tidying up wastelands or public spaces or painting community buildings. He must complete all the order including the unpaid work within 12 months.

According to the charge, Richardson, who gave an accommodation address in Lindsey Avenue, Acomb, was expected to safeguard, or not act against, the financial interest of a named man, but he dishonestly abused his position as a licensed hackney driver by charging an excessive fare with the intention of making a gain for himself.

A charge alleging he had committed a similar offence on May 25, 2022, was dropped by the prosecution when he pleaded guilty to the June offence.
Author:  Sussex [ Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:38 pm ]
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According to the charge, Richardson, who gave an accommodation address in Lindsey Avenue, Acomb, was expected to safeguard, or not act against, the financial interest of a named man, but he dishonestly abused his position as a licensed hackney driver by charging an excessive fare with the intention of making a gain for himself.

Reading that it appears he had some kind of order against him, and the reason he ended up where he did was because he breached it.

One has to wonder why he was allowed to drive a cab when he had the original order placed on him. :-k
Author:  StuartW [ Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:36 am ]
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Sussex wrote:
Reading that it appears he had some kind of order against him, and the reason he ended up where he did was because he breached it.

Yes, wondered about the charge. But, on the other hand, can't really recall any drivers being prosecuted for overcharging (as opposed to the licensing implications), so what would the normal charge be?

And presumably the order wasn't specifically related to taxi driving, and the breach here purely coincidental in terms of it being about his job? :-k
Author:  edders23 [ Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:18 am ]
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can't really recall any drivers being prosecuted for overcharging


allow me to refresh your memory

http://www.taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=33107&hilit=rugby+overcharging+magistrates
Author:  StuartW [ Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:10 am ]
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Edders wrote:
allow me to refresh your memory

Thanks, Edders. Funny that that's the only article of thousands I've posted in the last few years that I can't remember :---) :lol:

But that you had to go back almost five years to find one kind of proves my point - must be one of the most common of the breaches of conditions in the trade, but one that's prosecuted only exceptionally :-o

Of course, I daresay there are others that don't make the press and/or haven't been posted on here. And, obviously, quite a few suspensions and revocations :-|
Author:  Sussex [ Fri Apr 28, 2023 5:22 pm ]
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Yes, wondered about the charge. But, on the other hand, can't really recall any drivers being prosecuted for overcharging (as opposed to the licensing implications), so what would the normal charge be?

And you don't get a community order for committing that offence, whereas you can for breaching an order.

In all fairness, it's not uncommon for someone to be sent to custody having breached a court order.
Author:  Sussex [ Fri Apr 28, 2023 5:25 pm ]
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And presumably the order wasn't specifically related to taxi driving,

If it had been put in place due to him overcharging vulnerable people, then yes it is/was taxi-related.
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