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http://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/1 ... or-bookingA TAXI driver broke the law by accepting an immediate booking in his private hire vehicle.
Mohamed Darda, 44, of Cromwell Road, Ellesmere Port, attended Chester Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to all charges.
He was fined £261 and received six penalty points for invalidating his insurance, and ordered to pay £85 costs and a victim surcharge of £32.
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Licensing Team launched an investigation following a report that on the evening of Saturday, July 27, 2019 on Egerton Street, Chester, Mr Darda had picked up two members of the public off the street in his Toyota Avensis and had then transported them to Daresbury.
It was later found that there was no prior booking in place when checks were made with his private hire operator.
The court heard how Mr Darda initially lied when being interviewed.
Peter Grogan, defending, stated at first he was not illegally waiting – he had dropped off a customer. He ‘faced temptation’ on account of financial hardship and was now deeply ashamed, being the sole bread winner and on low income after expenses.
He asked that the minimum points be imposed (six) and a modest penalty.
the council said they would review his license
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