A former taxi driver with sexual offence convictions has been refused a new Hackney Carriage licence by Woking Borough Council.
The decision was made at a Taxi Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on 8 September 2025, which the applicant attended with his son.
The former driver's previous licence was revoked by the council in 2010 due to two sexual offence convictions committed while operating as a taxi driver.
The council's decision reflects concerns about public safety and the suitability of the applicant to hold a taxi licence.
Author's summary: Council rejects taxi licence application due to past convictions.