Controversial new rules could see Leeds taxi drivers kicked off job for speeding points
Cabbies in the city who are guilty of minor motoring offences could now be stripped of their licence once they reach nine penalty points, down from the current threshold of 12. The decision’s been made despite widespread and furious opposition from drivers, who’ve warned it will lead to an exodus from the trade and a shortage of taxis for passengers as a result.
Under the new rules, drivers who clock up seven or eight points on their licence will have to attend training sessions. Should a driver reach the nine-point threshold through minor offences, they could lose their licence if they’ve previously had to attend training as a disciplinary measure. Ahmad Hussain, chair of the Leeds Private Hire Organisation, accused the council of “institutional racism” in bringing the policy forward. The council strongly denies that claim.
“We’re seeing institutional racism within the council here. We were promised a fair consultation, which has not been delivered.”
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