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Board of Appeals upholds Taxi Commission revocation of driver permit
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Appeals denied Ishiyak Bokari’s appeal of a driver’s permit revocation, upholding the Taxi Commission’s decision 5–0 after hearing arguments about hearsay evidence, rehabilitation and public safety.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on a unanimous vote upheld the Taxi Commission’s decision to revoke Ishiyak Bokari’s driver’s permit, rejecting a 2003 appeal that argued the commission relied on hearsay and had applied excessive discipline.
Deputy city attorney Tom Owen told the board the Taxi Commission’s action was aimed at protecting the public. “This isn’t about punishing mister Bakari. This is about protecting…
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