Iftikhar Ahmed, an Oldham Private Hire
driver, has become the first cabby to be
fined for smoking in his vehicle. Call
Sign doesn’t usually print stories about
minicab drivers, but as this is believed to
be the first case of its kind in England,
we thought it worth the warning.
The fixed penalty notice was handed
out to the Motown Taxis driver after a
council official spotted Mr Ahmed smoking
a cigarette while parked in his car.
Since July 1, it has been illegal to smoke
in any place of work including taxis and
private hire vehicles.
Mr Ahmed is a 60-a day smoker but
has paid the £50 fine and claims he
won’t do it again.
Anyone caught smoking in their cab –
Taxi or PH – could face a £200 fine or as
much as £2500 if they allow passengers
to smoke in the cab…