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Oct. 6th, 2009
Bankfoot No More... again...
Oct. 6th, 2009 04:19 pmFurther to my post about yesterday's journeys, don't forget, there is always someone worse off than yourself. Bankfoot Buses had their O-licence revoked, and their management prohibited, but they appealed, claiming not to have had an invitation to the Public Enquiry.
Mr Macartney also found that Bankfoot Buses Ltd lied to the Transport Tribunal and lied to him at public inquiry. He found that the company obtained a second public inquiry by lying about the alleged failure to provide adequate notice of the first public inquiry.
With effect from 23:59 on 15 October 2009, the company and both directors, Mr Stuart Newing-Davis and Mrs Sarah Ann Newing-Davis, will be banned indefinitely from holding or applying for a public service vehicle operator licence throughout the UK.
A fine of £1,650 is payable to Scottish Ministers by 23:59 hours on 15 October 2009.
The full text of the Deputy Traffic Commissioner’s decision is below. Details of his consideration of the evidence and his decision can be found from paragraph 44.
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Perth Bus Company Banned Indefinitely Following Traffic Commissioner Appeal
06 October 2009 09:00
Office of the Traffic Commissioner (Scotland)
A small Perth based company, Bankfoot Buses Ltd, have been banned indefinitely and fined £1,650 after they appealed an earlier ruling made by the Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken.
Bankfoot Buses Ltd was again found to have:
• Interfered with services run by rival company Stagecoach
• Used a forged operator licence disc
• Failed to display valid operator licence discs
• Failed to operate registered services without reasonable excuse
• Interfered with bus stop arrangements in Perth City Centre to the detriment of road safety, traffic management and public expectations
Mr Macartney also found that Bankfoot Buses Ltd lied to the Transport Tribunal and lied to him at public inquiry. He found that the company obtained a second public inquiry by lying about the alleged failure to provide adequate notice of the first public inquiry.
With effect from 23:59 on 15 October 2009, the company and both directors, Mr Stuart Newing-Davis and Mrs Sarah Ann Newing-Davis, will be banned indefinitely from holding or applying for a public service vehicle operator licence throughout the UK.
A fine of £1,650 is payable to Scottish Ministers by 23:59 hours on 15 October 2009.
The full text of the Deputy Traffic Commissioner’s decision is below. Details of his consideration of the evidence and his decision can be found from paragraph 44.
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Surgical talk - of sorts
Oct. 6th, 2009 08:26 pmI had a chat with the Admissions person at Princess Victoria Hospital, Lewes, earlier today, re my forthcoming visit. I've not had any paperwork, and it's booked for a week tomorrow. Apparently, he only just had the written confirmation today, although we are still booked for Wednesday 14th. Apparently, he's still waiting on some details... such as what sort of anaesthesia to use...
... I kid you not!....
... anyway, should be out and back home THE SAME EVENING. Sounds good to me!
After the end of this week, and the weekend, I've got a clear week, intentionally.
If all goes well, it is going to be good. Otherwise... (I am trying not to be cynical, and just hope that the sudden rush is a good thing!)
... I kid you not!....
... anyway, should be out and back home THE SAME EVENING. Sounds good to me!
After the end of this week, and the weekend, I've got a clear week, intentionally.
If all goes well, it is going to be good. Otherwise... (I am trying not to be cynical, and just hope that the sudden rush is a good thing!)