Leeds taxis: 700 complaints made to Leeds Council about drivers including 'inappropriate sexual behaviour'

More than 700 complaints were made about the conduct of taxi drivers last year, resulting in written warnings and licence suspensions in some cases.

Published 13th Mar 2024, 10:08 GMT

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There were 722 complaints to Leeds City Council about the taxi and private hire trade during 2023, up from 579 the previous year.

The council's annual licensing report said 35 of the complaints last year were over alleged inappropriate sexual behaviour.