School Transport Operator Fined After Council Checks
A PRIVATE hire operator and a driver have been fined in court after Council licensing officers carried out checks on
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Taxi Driver Fined for Illegally Plying for Hire in Reading
A TAXI driver has been hit with a financial penalty of £1,550 after illegally plying for hire in Reading. Mr
Read moreSuccessful Prosecution of Driver Without Private Hire Licence
A WEST Reading man has been convicted of driving a school transport vehicle without the proper licence. Neil Stock, of
Read moreBusinesses Urged to Carry Out Employment Checks for Staff
READING Borough Council’s Licensing Team is urging businesses to ensure they carry out all necessary employment checks for current or
Read moreSuspended Taxi Driver Loses Second Appeal
A TAXI driver whose Hackney carriage drivers’ licence was suspended for 30 days has lost his second appeal against the
Read moreDriver Fined for Illegally Plying for Hire on Facebook
AN INDIVIDUAL from Reading has been fined for plying for hire on social media without the correct licence or insurance.
Read moreTaxi Driver Prosecuted for Illegally Touting for Hire during Reading Festival
A WOKINGHAM private hire driver has been fined in court after attempting to illegally pick up a fare near the
Read moreTwo Private Hire Drivers Prosecuted after trying Uber Incentive Scheme
TWO private hire drivers who tried to take advantage of an Uber incentive encouraging drivers to operate in Reading have
Read morePrivate Hire Driver and Operator Fined for Not Having Licence
A PRIVATE hire operator and a driver have been fined for transporting children to school without the correct licence. Licensing
Read moreSpot Check of Reading’s Taxis Ensures High Standards are Maintained
A RECENT spot check of hackney carriages and private hire vehicles in Reading found 13 vehicles with defects – less
Read moreChild Safeguarding Training to be Compulsory for Taxi and Minicab Drivers
TAXI and minicab drivers will be required to undertake training on child safeguarding issues before being awarded a licence under
Read moreTwo Taxi Drivers Fined for Illegally Plying for Hire in Reading over the Festival Weekend
TWO taxi drivers have been hit with large fines after illegally plying for hire in Reading. Mohammed Shahjhan Hussain, aged 37,
Read moreReading Taxi Driver Loses Appeal
A READING TAXI driver has been hit with heavy fines and lost an appeal against his conviction after illegally plying
Read moreShop Loses Premises Licence after String of Alcohol Offences
A READING shop has lost its premises licence following a string of serious licensing breaches, including the sale of fake
Read moreLondon Uber Taxi Driver Fined for Illegally Operating in Reading over the Festival Weekend
A TRANSPORT for London licensed Uber taxi driver has been hit with a £680 fine after illegally plying for hire in
Read moreIllegal ‘Taxi Driver’ Fined £2,468
A DRIVER has been hit with heavy fines after twice illegally plying for hire in Reading. Abid Hussain, 54, of
Read moreReading Taxis Fit for Purpose After Spot Checks
THERE is good news for residents this coming winter, with Reading’s hackney carriage taxis now fit for purpose following an intense round of spot checks.
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