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Posted on the 28th January 2025 in PHTM News
MIDDLESBROUGH CABBIE LOSES LICENCE AFTER "RAPID PURSUIT" OF CYCLIST
A Middlesbrough private hire driver has had his licence revoked following a "rapid pursuit" of a cyclist in Stockton.
The incident, captured on CCTV, was viewed by members of Middlesbrough Council licensing committee, and showed the driver driving in a dangerous manner.
The footage showed the driver chasing the cyclist through streets and even across a car park. The driver later admitted to the incident but claimed he was "pressured by unknown customers" to pursue the cyclist.
However, the committee found the driver's explanation to be "dishonest" and determined that he was not a "fit and proper person" to hold a private hire licence.
The driver had previously been the victim of a burglary by the cyclist, which may have contributed to his actions. However, the committee emphasised that this did not justify his reckless driving.
The driver's licence was revoked with immediate effect for the safety of the public, reasons given included:
- The driver appeared to run a red light and the committee believed he made excuses for his driving, rather than taking responsibility.
- Based on the evidence presented to them, the committee decided the driver was “dishonest”.
- The committee took the view the driver was "lying" to licensing officers when he told the officers "he was being pressured by unknown customers to chase the cyclist".
- The driver had claimed that on the night in question that “he was on a job”, this turned out not to be the case.
- The committee believed that the driving demonstrated in the CCTV was “dangerous and erratic”.
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