A taxi driver has had their licence to drive taxis revoked after driving more than 100 miles after failing an MOT. He drove his vehicle 110 miles with four major defects and one “do not drive until repaired” dangerous defect — and lied to Bath and North East Somerset Council’s licensing officers about the journey.
As is typical for taxi driver hearings, Bath and North East Somerset Council’s licensing subcommittee heard the taxi driver’s case in a private session, but minutes of the meeting in March have since been published.
The taxi driver — who has not been named — told the committee he took full responsibility, apologised, and was prepared to accept any punishment. He added that he had no intention to harm anyone, and had family and personal issues at the time of the issues. He said that after his car had failed the MOT he had taken it back to get it fixed.
