Archive: Bus, Coach and PSV
PSV Operator Keeps Licence at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
This operator, represented at Public Inquiry by Harry Bowyer, had a number of difficulties. They had been using an unauthorised operating centre and were suspected of using more vehicles than were covered by their authorisation. The Transport Manager, whilst knowledgeable, had little practical experience and the directors fell far short […]
PSV Operator Allowed to Keep Contract Services Running Despite Suspension at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry!
Specialist Transport Barrister Helen Newbold represented this operator at Public Inquiry after he was called in when a driver failed to stop for the DVSA when requested. A subsequent DVSA visit identified issues surrounding drivers hours, in particular Working Time Directive recording and breaches, maintenance and driver reporting. The Operator […]
PSV Operator Keeps Licence at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry Despite Running With Transport Manager “In Name Only.”
Barrister Helen Newbold represented this Operator at Public Inquiry after they were called in for significant failings in respect of their maintenance regime. It was established that the operation had been run with the Transport Manager acting in name only for a number of years which lead to the exceptionally […]
