Wyre taxi driver who lost licence after complaint of being 'aggressive' loses appeal at Blackpool court

Wyre Council has successfully defended the decision of its licensing committee to refuse a dual driving licence to Mr Jasvinder Khambay at Blackpool Magistrates on Wednesday August 3.

Mr Khambay previously held a dual driver’s licence which was issued by Wyre Council.

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However, in May 2019, the licensing authority received a complaint from a member of the public.

The complaint alleged that Mr Khambay, whilst working as a taxi driver in a visibly licensed vehicle, had behaved aggressively towards them.

This matter was subsequently put before the licensing committee of Wyre Council in August 2019 and they resolved to revoke his licence with immediate effect in the interests of public safety.

Mr Khambay had since reapplied for a dual driver’s licence with Wyre Council.

However, his application was refused by the committee in March 2022 on grounds that they were not satisfied he was fit to hold such a licence.

Mr Khambay appealed the council’s decision to refuse the licence, but following a hearing at Blackpool Magistrates Court, the court has upheld the decision and dismissed the appeal.

The Magistrates ordered Mr Khambay to contribute £1,200 towards the council’s costs in defending the case.

Neil Greenwood, Head of Environmental Health and Community Safety, commented: “We are pleased that the court has upheld the council’s decision to refuse Mr Khambay a dual driver’s licence.

“We have a responsibility to ensure that the public travel safely with competent taxi drivers. Mr Khambay fell short of these standards.”