Taxi Driver’s Distracted Disaster | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

A Leeds taxi driver got himself in serious trouble after getting caught on his phone while driving — so distracted he nearly hit a police car. Panicking, he threw his phone and then lunged for it, all while yelling abuse at officers. The chaos didn’t stop there: he was also cited for reckless driving, lack of vehicle control, and illegal tires. Now facing a three-year driving ban, loss of his taxi license, and a $1,492 fine, this case is a brutal lesson in the real-world consequences of distracted driving — especially when you’re behind the wheel of a public transport vehicle. Listen in…