42 Recently I quoted for a coach tour with a
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courier. The top required the courier to comment along the route on places of interest. I lost the job on price and I had accepted this until I learned that the successful operator used a driver/ courier with a resultant saving. Isn't this illegal?
The practice of using a driver/courier is widespread an becomes illegal only if the driver gives a running commentary while the vehicle is in motion. It is laid down in Regulation 5 of the Public Service Vehicles (Conduct of Drivers, Conductors and Passengers) Regulations 1936 that a driver must not speak to the conductor or any other person while the vehicle is in motion unless it is necessary for him to do so on the grounds of safety.
Quite apart from the financial considerations you have a duty to point out to your successful competitor that he is breaking the law. He may not be aware of it.