Taxi driver who logged out of car's GPS to rape vulnerable woman jailed

A taxi driver who logged out of his cab's GPS system to allow him to rape a vulnerable passenger has been jailed.

Thomas Tosh picked the drunken woman and her friends up from a pub in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, in the early hours of the morning.

He dropped all of her friends off and then marked the fare as complete - and logged out of the GPS tracking system.

The 39-year-old then drove the woman, who was so drunk she was incapable of consenting, back to his home in nearby Drumchapel.

He raped the 23-year-old at his home and then logged back into the tracking system when driving away from her home after dropping her off.

He was later identified when one of the friends showed the victim a picture of him she had found on social media.

As well as the GPS evidence, the investigation into Tosh uncovered a DNA hit and text messages  which linked him to the September 30, 2023 crime.

He was convicted following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow in February and sentencing was adjourned for background reports to be prepared.

When he returned to the dock at the same court today, Tuesday, APril 7, 2026, he was jailed for seven years, and his name was added to the sex offenders register indefinitely.

A 10-year non‑harassment order, banning him from contacting or attempting to contact the victim, was also granted. 

Faye Cook, Procurator Fiscal for High Court Sexual Offences, said: “This was a despicable betrayal of trust by a man who was responsible for getting a woman home safely after a night out.

“Thomas Tosh deliberately concealed his location as he drove the victim to his home, where he raped her while it was clear she was unable to consent.

“I want to recognise the courage shown by this young woman throughout the prosecution process. Her strength has helped bring a predatory offender to justice.

“Scotland’s prosecutors will continue to use every tool available to pursue those who abuse women and girls, and to protect the public from harm.”