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Minibus operator is refused appeal
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OTTISH minibus operator John Menzies has lost an appeal painst a Scottish Traffic Commissioners' decision to refuse remai of a psv licence.
In dismissing the appeal, -ansport Secretary Norman )wler said that Mr Menzies ray apply for an Operator's
• ence.
Mr Menzies appealed against e Commissioners' decision as s vehicles had only incurred ea PSV 71 licence suspensions six years, and he felt it was irsh and oppressive. The Commissioners pointed out that a further PSV 71 had been issued against a vehicle hired by Mr Menzies, while one of his two vehicles was being repaired.
Mr Fowler accepted that Mr Menzies had shown a lack of awareness of his responsibilities as a psv operator, but his appeal was only against the refusal of a minibus licence. He had previously operated a 29-seat coach and a minibus, and was now operating the minibus with its seating capacity reduced to seven.
The Transport Secretary's inspector said that the Commissioners were abundantly justified in their decision, but if Mr Menzies could now satisfy them that he is aware of his responsibilities as a psv operator, and is able to arrange a satisfactory System of maintenance and inspection, he felt the public would suffer no harm if he was permitted to have a licence for a 12-seat minibus.
Mr Fowler agreed generally with his inspector, and in dismissing the appeal, he required Mr Menzies to pay his costs in connection with the inquiry.