Halifax taxi driver convicted of impaired driving wins appeal, gets licence reinstated

by Zane Woodford January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

Alexander Sarukhanov speaks to the License Appeal Committee at its meeting at Halifax City Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Credit: Zane Woodford

The city's License Appeal Committee voted to give Alexander Sarukhanov a new taxi licence.

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Halifax taxi driver convicted of impaired driving wins appeal, gets licence reinstated

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