A Bolton private hire driver who failed to declare multiple speeding offences has avoided a lengthier suspension after councillors took his “high Uber ratings” and 18 years of incident-free driving into account.
The driver appeared before Bolton Council’s Licensing and Environmental Regulation Committee, where it was revealed he had completed a speed awareness course and admitted to three recent speeding incidents in 2023 and 2024.
He was handed a four-week suspension, with committee members noting his otherwise clean professional record.
While some Uber drivers may believe passenger ratings hold little weight, this case suggests that a strong rating can make a difference when facing licensing decisions.
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