Taxi drivers taken off the road

SIX of Oldham’s private hire drivers have had their licenses suspended or revoked.

The sanctions were imposed by Oldham Council following hearings before the Licensing Pane. (14)

Mohammed Yaqub (56) of Broadway Street, Hathershaw; Zafar Iqbal (59) of Morris Street, Glodwick; Fur Maze (47) of North Dene Park, Chadderton; and Muslin Uddin (36) of Hansby Close, Oldham, had all been previously convicted of plying for hire without a licence and having incorrect insurance. They were all suspended for 28 days.

David Briddon (60) of Dale Square, Royton, had his licence revoked following a conviction for benefit fraud.

Faisal Manzoor Khan (39) of Gartside Street, Oldham, was suspended for seven days following an assault conviction.

Councillor Fida Hussain said: “These results show our commitment to protect the borough’s citizens while ensuring the drivers have some time out to consider their actions.”