Issue - meetings

Review of a Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence - AA

Meeting: 20/09/2019 - Regulatory Sub-Committee (Item 4)

4 Review of a Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence (AA)

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Minutes:

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

 

The Section Leader, Licensing, outlined the report regarding a 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 AA was a fit and proper person to hold a Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Licence.

 

The Section Leader advised that AA had previously submitted a written statement and wished for it to be considered by the Sub-Committee. The Sub-Committee agreed to the request (copies filed with these minutes).

 

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

 

All parties were invited to question the Section Leader on the report. Elaine Moreton provided responses to questions asked.

 

The Chair invited AA to make his submission.

 

AA discussed the circumstances that had led to the review of his Private Hire Driver’s Licence and stated that although a disagreement had taken place between him and a member of staff, he had not been rude or aggressive. He stated that he was being treated unfairly and that no complaints had ever been made about him before.

 

All parties were invited to question AA on his submission. AA responded to questions asked.

 

The Chair invited AA to make a final statement.

 

AA apologised for any offence he had caused and assured Members that he was a fit and proper person to hold a Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Licence.

 

AA and the Section Leader left the room to allow the Sub-Committee to determine the matter.

 

The Chair invited all parties to return.

 

The Chair detailed the decision of the Sub-Committee.

 

Resolved:

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