Fareham taxi driver loses licence after aggressive driving complaint

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 11:03 · Archive

A Fareham taxi driver's licence was revoked after a criminal damage caution and complaints of aggressive driving.

Fareham Borough Council's licensing panel revoked the licence of a taxi driver following a hearing on 13 October. The driver, referred to as Mr K, had received a criminal damage caution on 24 December 2025 following an incident earlier that year, which he failed to disclose to the licensing authority.

The panel also considered a complaint alleging aggressive driving involving tailgating, undertaking and overtaking. The driver disputed some of the incidents and denied verbally abusing another driver, claiming he had overtaken after being subjected to brake checking. No formal enforcement action had previously resulted from the complaint.

The driver said he had been experiencing difficult personal circumstances and regretted not informing the council about the caution. However, the panel concluded he had not demonstrated that he remained a 'fit and proper person' to hold a licence. The revocation took effect immediately, with the panel ruling this was 'necessary in the interests of public safety'.

How it is being reported

• Fareham taxi drivers lose licences - one after ‘aggressive driving’ complaintTwo drivers were up before a committee after complaints over driving and being found guilty of an offenceThe News, Portsmouth · 23 Oct, 10:39
• Taxi driver loses licence after 'aggressive driving' complaintFareham taxi driver loses licence after 'aggressive driving and tailgating' complaintSouthern Daily Echo · 23 Oct, 03:30

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