A decision to revoke an Uber driver’s licence has been upheld by the courts, reinforcing Tameside Council’s commitment to protecting public safety.
The case was heard at Tameside Magistrates’ Court on Friday 12 June 2026, where the council successfully defended an appeal against the immediate revocation of a licence held by Adam Issac, of Silkin Close, Ardwick, Manchester.
The court heard Mr Issac had been licensed by the council from March 2022 until 4 June 2025. His licence was revoked following an investigation into a complaint relating to alleged inappropriate behaviour towards a passenger, that was received by the council’s licensing team on 30 May 2025. The complaint was submitted by Uber, which is required under the conditions of its operator’s licence to report such matters to the licensing authority.
In their ruling, the magistrates determined that the council’s decision to revoke the licence was proportionate and justified in order to protect passengers. The appeal was dismissed, and Mr Issac was ordered to pay £900 in costs.
Tameside Council Executive Member of Environmental Services and Neighbourhoods Cllr Laura Boyle said: “While the vast majority of private hire drivers provide a professional, valuable and reliable service to residents and visitors, we uphold robust licensing standards and will always take decisive action where necessary to ensure passenger safety.”
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