’SERIOUS OFFENCES’: Liverpool City Council revokes licences of two private hire drivers following arrests
- Perry Richardson
- Mar 26
- 1 min read
Liverpool City Council has revoked the licences of two private hire drivers with immediate effect following their arrests for separate ‘serious offences’, according to a statement from its licensing department.
The action was taken after reports were received from Merseyside Police, prompting what the authority described as a swift response in the interest of public safety. Both drivers have had their licences withdrawn pending further developments in the cases.
In a post published by LCC Licensing, the council said it had “acted swiftly” after being informed of the arrests, confirming that “both licences have been revoked with immediate effect in the interest of public safety”.
The decision highlights the council’s regulatory powers to suspend or revoke licences where concerns arise over driver conduct, particularly in cases involving alleged criminal activity. Local authorities are responsible for ensuring licensed drivers meet strict safety and suitability standards.
Council takes immediate action after police reports linked to serious offences
For operators and drivers in the private hire sector, the move reinforces the importance of compliance and ongoing vetting, with licensing bodies maintaining close links with police forces to identify risks and take enforcement action where necessary.
Further details regarding the offences or the status of the police investigations have not been disclosed at this point.
