Passenger Safety Alert: Taxi Driver Stripped of Licence in Scunthorpe

A magistrates’ court has backed a council’s decision to take a taxi driver off the road after serious safety concerns came to light. It was a firm and clear ruling. The case involved a taxi driver in Scunthorpe whose driving whose driving style was raising concerns related to public safty.

Footage submitted to North Lincolnshire Council showed the driver speeding and watching videos on his phone while a passenger was in the car. Not once. Several times. The clips told a worrying story and prompted an urgent review of whether he should be allowed to continue driving professionally.

Back in January 2025, the council acted fast. They pulled the taxi licence. Safety first, they said. The driver? He wasn’t happy. Claimed it was unfair. But the court didn’t buy it. Fast forward to 5 December 2025, Grimsby Magistrates’ Court had its say. Verdict? Council did everything by the book. No mistakes. All clear.

They ruled the driver did not meet the legal standard of being “fit and proper” to carry passengers. That phrase matters. This means he didn't meet the rules and standards required to maintain UK safety. Taxi drivers must be responsible because people trust them for their trips. One mistake of a driver while driving could be very dangerous for the passengers.

The court ordered the driver to pay over £2,000 by the court. A costly outcome. A reminder that the passengers safety comes first and unsafe behaviour can cause serious consequences.

For safer and reliable travels passengers are advised to book licensed taxi services.