Rogue cabbies have licences suspended

OLDHAM Council has taken action against six taxi drivers convicted of offences including sexual assault and drugs possession.

The authority has suspended or revoked the licences of the hackney carriage and private-hire drivers, following a recent hearing before the licensing panel.

Wajid Mehmood (26), of Napier Street East, Werneth, had his licence revoked following a conviction for sexual assault.

Mohammed Raza (31), of Waterloo Street, Glodwick, had his licence revoked for failing to provide a specimen of breath during a roadside breath test.

Nasir Hussain (38), of Latimer Street, Glodwick, had his licence revoked for failing to provide information regarding a driver’s identification. Sajjad Hussain (36), of Frederick Street, Werneth, had his licence suspended for 28 days following a conviction for possession of cannabis.

Mohammed Saghir (50), of Lees Road, Clarksfield, had his licence suspended for 10 months following convictions for altering an insurance certificate and driving with no insurance.

Wasim Siddique (33) of Oldham Road, Rochdale, had his licence suspended for 28 days following a conviction for battery.

All the drivers have 21 days to appeal the decisions.