A private hire driver in Milton Keynes has been fined after refusing to take an assistance dog.
Following a complaint sent to Milton Keynes City Council, a private hire driver has been fined for refusing to take an assistance dog.
The driver, Ahmed Mahmed of Shenley Lodge, was convicted at Milton Keynes Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 8 January 2024 following a council investigation.
Mahmed pleaded guilty to refusing to take an Assistance Dog in January last year and was fined £135 and must pay £492 costs and a £54 victim surcharge.
Milton Keynes City Council will now review his licence.
Cllr Paul Trendall, Cabinet Member responsible for Taxi Licensing, said: "Licenced drivers must comply with the Equality Act. This driver left a person stranded with an Assistance Dog which clearly put their safety at risk. This case will hopefully send a powerful message to the licensed trade and clearly shows the consequences that await any licenced driver who fails to follow Equality laws."
