Chorley taxi driver convicted at Preston Magistrates Court after disabled passenger injured in cab
The incident left the passenger “suffering significant anxiety about using taxis”...
A taxi driver has been fined and ordered to pay around £1,800 after a disabled passenger was injured while getting into his cab.
Raja Usama Bin Ahsan was convicted after failing to ensure a wheelchair user was transported safely on July 8, 2025.
The case followed a complaint from the passenger who was injured when she toppled backwards while boarding the taxi after the driver's actions allegedly caused her to fall.
He also failed to secure her wheelchair properly during both the outward and return journeys, putting the woman and her daughter at risk.
The incident left the passenger suffering significant anxiety about using taxis to travel around the borough.
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Bin Ahsan initially denied an offence under the Equality Act 2010 but changed his plea to guilty on the day of his trial at Preston Magistrates' Court on November 4, 2026, due to the strength of the evidence against him.
His conviction means his taxi licence will now be referred to the Regulatory Sub Committee, which will decide whether he remains a fit and proper person to continue working as a licensed driver.
Chorley Council paid tribute to the passenger and her daughter for their “determination and courage” in coming forward and attending court as witnesses.
A spokesperson for the Council said: “Their determination and courage in coming forward and attending court as witnesses helped secure this outcome.
“Everyone should be able to travel safely and with confidence, and we will continue to take action where licensed drivers fail to meet the standards expected of them.”