An Edinburgh taxi driver has been accused of being 'blunt and unhelpful', mounting a kerb and using aggressive and inappropriate language while driving a passenger.
EdinburghLive reports that cabbie Baris Eroglu had his licence reviewed by City of Edinburgh Council's Licensing Sub-Committee of the Regulatory Committee after three passengers in three months submitted official complaints about his conduct.
In addition, when the subject of a routine compliance check by enforcement officers, Eroglu was unable to produce a valid certificate of insurance for his taxi, this being a breach of licence conditions. He also reportedly swore at officials.
One passenger alleges that while Eroglu was driving them to their destination, he mounted a kerb and used aggressive and inappropriate language towards a third-party.
At the time, officers issued him with advice that he should ensure that his interactions with members of the public remain professional at all times.
The second complainant alleges that Eroglu was 'unhelpful and blunt' on two separate occasions, failing to provide the customer adequate assistance with his shopping.
A third passenger submitted a complaint after becoming concerned with Eroglu's conduct while carrying out his job.
Council officers invited Mr Eroglu to a meeting to discuss the complaints, however he told them he was no longer in Edinburgh and was unsure when he would return.
After an officer reminded him it was a serious matter requiring discussion, Eroglu said: “Watch your f***ing words”. He has not been in contact since.
The Directorate of the Licensing sub-committee recommended that Eroglu have his licence suspended, as he is 'no longer a fit and proper person to be the holder of the licence.'
Source: https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-taxi-driver-used-aggressive-29037063
Liverpool Licensing and Merseyside Police patrolled the Victoria Street rank on a recent Saturday night.
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A man who hit a taxi driver in the face with a broken bottle causing permanent scarring has been jailed for more than three years.
The Lancashire Telegrpah reports that Craig Davies, 38, from Burnley, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and was sentenced to 40 months in jail at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday 22 April.
The court heard how at around 8am on Tuesday 16 August 2022, a drunken Davies was carrying a bottle of wine and smoking a cigarette when he approached the victim’s cab which was parked in the rank at Liverpool Lime Street station.
The driver refused the fare given the visible level of Davies' condition to which Davies responded by swearing at him and trying to get in the front passenger seat.
Realising the door was locked he began headbutting the window.
Fearing the glass would smash, the driver, who was 62 at the time of the attack, got out of the car and confronted Davies who smashed the glass wine bottle he was carrying on a metal bollard and slashed him across the face with it.
Davies was identified by the victim just minutes later and British Transport Police officers arrested him on suspicion of assault.
Investigating officer DC Juliet Thomas said: “This was a horrifying attack on a man who was simply earning a living and attempting to protect his property.
“The victim has been left traumatised by what happened and feels nervous going about his everyday job, this in addition to the permanent facial scarring which Davies inflicted in his alcohol fuelled rage.
“Being intoxicated and claiming to thus have little memory of such a vicious attack is no defence as is clearly demonstrated by the sentence handed down by the courts.”
A man who crashed his e-scooter into the side of a taxi told the driver “My brakes aren’t working”.
According to the Glasgow Times, Michael Thomas appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday 17 April, following the collision on Gallowgate on September 16, 2022.
The 46-year-old was heading towards the city centre at around 2.20pm.
At the same time, a man was driving a taxi. He was at the Watt Street junction, about to turn left, when Thomas drove straight into the side of his car.
The taxi driver and another person approached him to make sure he was okay.
He said, “My brakes aren’t working”.
Paramedics attended to check Thomas over, and he had no injuries.
Police offers arrived and found there was no insurance in place. He was cautioned and charged and made no reply.
Thomas, from Blantyre, appeared for sentencing after admitting to driving the electric scooter without due care and attention and failing to keep a proper lookout as well as driving without insurance.
His lawyer said his client’s vision was obstructed at the time.
The defence solicitor added: “He didn’t appreciate that he needed insurance to drive the e-scooter. He is currently subject to a community payback order.
"He is complying and engaging with the order. The unpaid work aspect is now complete.”
Sheriff Jonathan Guy fined him £245.
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