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Back to EpisodesEdinburgh Taxi Driver's Cannabis Farm Suspension Sparks Outrage
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Edinburghs taxi drivers express outrage over a lenient penalty for a private hire driver, Muhammad Umar, who was involved in a cannabis farm operation and had previous drug and driving convictions. Despite police recommendations for license revocation, Umar received only a one-month suspension. This decision has sparked concerns about inconsistency in judging driver fitness and has led to calls for clearer rules to protect passengers and maintain high standards in the trade.
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