
A Milton Keynes private hire driver has been hit with a hefty fine and penalty points after he was found guilty of illegally picking up passengers during a council operation.
Loay Khojali received a £1,111 fine and six DVLA penalty points after he was caught in a test purchase sting run by Milton Keynes City Council.
Khojali approached council staff on the High Street in Stony Stratford and offered a ride without a legal pre-booking, driving them to the Xscape building for £15.
At Milton Keynes Magistrates Court, Khojali pleaded guilty to touting, illegally plying for hire, and driving without insurance.
Buckinghamshire Council is now reviewing his private hire licence following the conviction.
Mick Legg, Cabinet member for regulatory affairs at Milton Keynes City Council, issued a firm statement on the matter: “This case sends a clear message that we take public safety very seriously.”
He stressed the legal requirements for private hire operators, adding: “Private hire drivers must follow the law and only accept pre-booked journeys. We’ll continue to work hard to protect residents and visitors in our city.”

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