Decision:
To provide the Licence Holder with a stern and formal warning as to their future conduct as a Private Hire Vehicle Driver licensed by Fenland District Council.
Reasons for reaching the decision:
· The Committee accepted the Licence Holder’s apology for the matters relating to the use of the mobile phone in October 2025.
· The Committee were impressed by the actions undertaken, particularly the swift installation of an in-car system that allows the mobile telephone to be placed within the glove box and out of reach.
· The Committee did not feel that revoking or suspending the Licence Holder’s licence would be appropriate or proportionate in the circumstances and that in this case a very stern formal warning would suffice.
· The Committee therefore warn the Licence Holder thus:
“Be under no illusions that your conduct and use of a mobile telephone device could, under different conditions, have resulted in the revocation of your licence. You have, however, acknowledged that what you did was wrong and taken steps to ensure that it will not happen again. Whilst the Committee cannot prejudge or make recommendations to a future Committee, it is felt that any future transgressions of a same or similar nature would likely see your licence revoked. It is hoped that this warning is sufficient that the Committee will not see your before them again and that your record with your current operator, or whomever you are employed by, is exemplary hereafter”.