Issue - meetings

The Chair invited Elaine Moreton, Section Leader, Licensing, and the Private Hire Vehicle Driver (SL) into the Hearing. SL was accompanied by his mother. The Chair led round-table introductions and outlined the procedure to be followed.

The Section Leader, Licensing, outlined the report regarding a six-month review of a Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Licence, which had been circulated to all parties in advance of the meeting. The matter had been referred to the Sub-Committee for consideration to be given as to whether SL remained a fit and proper person to hold a Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Licence.

SL confirmed that the information contained within the report was accurate.

All parties were invited to question the Section Leader on the report. No questions asked.

The Chair invited SL to make his submission.

SL discussed his experience as a Private Hire Vehicle Driver over the past six months and detailed his current employment with Club Cars. He stated that he enjoyed his job and had been promoted as a result of his hard work.

All parties were invited to question SL on his submission.

In response to questions from the Sub-Committee, SL elaborated further on his current employment and provided the Sub-Committee with references from his current employer (copies filed with these minutes).

The Sub-Committee were heartened by SL’s submission and how he had turned his life around.

SL thanked the Sub-Committee for believing in him and giving him a chance.

Resolved:

The Sub-Committee considered all the evidence presented at the Hearing, both written and oral and were satisfied that SL remained a fit and proper person to hold a Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Licence and that no further action was required.