Council bans pub landlord from offering charity taxi service

Feb 23, 2026, 4:53 AM20

(Update: Feb 23, 2026, 11:14 AM)

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Council bans pub landlord from offering charity taxi service

Paul Hartfield, landlord of the Flying Horse pub, began a charitable taxi service for customers in November 2025.
Ashford Borough Council declared the service required a private hire license after media coverage brought it to their attention.
The ban on Hartfield’s service highlights challenges faced by pubs amid rising operational costs and regulations.

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