A CABBIE who did not make a single pick up in three years has had his private hire licence taken off him.

Shahid Tajdin tried to renew his private hire car licence but was flagged for being convicted of driving without insurance.

In July 2016, he drove a vehicle without an insurance policy and was fined £450 and given six penalty points following a trial.

Councillors questioned him about his licence status and it was unearthed he had no car and had never even driven a private hire car.

This is despite Mr Tajdin having a licence for three years, Glasgow City Council’s Licensing and Regulatory Committee heard.

Councillor Graham Campbell asked him: “If you had not turned up to your delivery driver job for three years, do you think they would still employ you?”

The man responded “yes”, with Mr Campbell retorting “Really?!”.

Last Thursday, angry councillors grilled Mr Tajdin for breaking the terms and conditions of his licence.

They require a licence holder to surrender their licence should they not use it for three months.

Martha Wardrop said: “So you’ve never ever been near any taxis, and this is because you have an existing job. Did you not think to hand it back?”

Mr Tajdin tried to convince councillors by claiming he would soon finish at the takeaway he works for.

He explained to them the takeaway was “shortstaffed” and needed him to cover shifts.

Ms Wardrop added: “I just think you’ve treated us very badly for not telling us you’re not using the taxi licence. Waiting three years is just not acceptable.”

Mr Tajdin responded: “Yeah, but I didn’t know. I’m sorry.”