Out of area private hire driver successfully prosecuted for illegal operations by Cheltenham Borough Council
Cheltenham Borough Council has successfully prosecuted a private hire driver for illegally plying for hire and driving without the required insurance and licence to do so
Published on 3rd October 2025-
Cheltenham Licensing Sub-Committee revokes private hire driver’s licence due to safety concerns
A private hire driver licensed by Cheltenham Borough Council has had their licence revoked following a unanimous decision by the Miscellaneous Licensing Sub-Committee on 2 April 2025.
Published on 3rd April 2025 -
Beat the queue by booking your journey in advance
Cheltenham Festival racegoers asked to book their private hire vehicles ahead for convenience and safety
Published on 4th March 2025 -
Cheltenham taxi fares set to increase
The cost of using a taxi in Cheltenham will increase this week following a review of taxi fares.
Published on 7th March 2019 -
Council subscribes to national taxi refusal database
Cheltenham Borough Council has begun using the national register for taxi and private hire licence refusals launched by the Local Government Association in July 2018.
Published on 8th November 2018 -
Revised taxi licensing policy approved
On Tuesday 7 March 2018 Cheltenham Borough Council’s cabinet unanimously approved the adoption of the revised Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Policy.
Published on 8th March 2018 -
Two drivers plead guilty to illegally plying for hire in Cheltenham
Cheltenham Borough Council has successfully prosecuted two drivers for illegally picking up passengers.
Published on 5th October 2017 -
Safeguarding training for all Cheltenham licensed drivers
Every licensed taxi and private hire driver in Cheltenham will receive safeguarding training next year following a Cabinet decision in June.
Published on 1st December 2016 -
Council revokes private hire driver's licence for unlawfully plying for hire
Cheltenham Borough Council has revoked the licence of a private hire driver after he was convicted of illegally plying for hire.
Published on 11th November 2016 -
Four drivers plead guilty to illegally plying for hire in Cheltenham
On Monday 17 October 2016 Cheltenham Borough Council successfully prosecuted a further four drivers for illegally plying for hire in Cheltenham during the 2016 Gold Cup Festival.
Published on 21st October 2016
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