Taxi Driver Online

All taxi drivers have to be "fit" and "proper" to hold a drivers licence.

Is there a legal definition of this requirement?

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Former taxi driver

The Gov's Best Practise give a reasonable definiotion of medical fitness, but not IMO a good overview of criminal fitness. That will be down to each council to decide on.

But if the mush on the Clapham Omnibus thinks a driver shouldn't be driving because of his previous criminal convictions, then he shouldn't.

All you need to do is find that mush and ask him.

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IDFIMH

I thought the basic rule of thumb was for a councillor to ask if he would trust the person appearing before them with close relatives or friends whilst alone driving a taxi.

CC

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F*** me that gets rid of 50% of the trade down here.

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IDFIMH

What kind of members of the trade do you have down there

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Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!

Maybe a slight exaggeration, but to answer your question we have quite a lot of operator and plate baron fodder.

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IDFIMH

vague definition then?

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Former taxi driver

B&H have a Blue Book which outlines their viewpoint. (pages 46-63)

http://present.brighton-hove.gov.uk/mgC ... x?ID=30385

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IDFIMH

Wher the f*ck have you dragged that out from?

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Brummie Cabbie.

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So following your theory it doesn't rate high on the agenda then

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Hehe!!

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Kind regards,

Brummie Cabbie.

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Disagree with other members' views;
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I don't think the standards are set high enough.

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IDFIMH

Leeds City Council v Hussien is one I may take a look at...

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Former taxi driver

and...

"(3) The purpose of the power of suspension is to protect the users of licenced vehicles and those who are driven by them and members of the public. It's purpose, therefore, is to prevent licences being given to or used by those who are not suitable people taking into account their driving record, their driving experience, their sobriety, mental and physical fitness, honesty, and that they are people who would not take advantage of their employment to abuse or assault passengers. In other words, the Council when concidering whether to suspend a licence or revoke it, is focusing on the impact of the licence holder's vehicle and character on members of the public, and in particular, but not exclusively on the potential users of those vehicles. This does not require any consideration of the personal circumstances, which are irrelevant, except perhaps in very rare cases to explain or excuse some conduct of the driver."

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Former taxi driver

Perhaps Maidstone Crown Court v Olsen 1992?

It is for the applicant to prove that they are fit & proper

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin