Amos inquiry under way
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NDON TRANSPORT'S Amos minibus inquiry opened this week I attracted an immediate controversy over its terms of reference Ernest Rodcer of the Wansworth Transport Action Group said ire was insufficient advanced publicity for it to be representative, sorts NOEL MILLIER.
lowever, London Transportpointed inspector Geoffrey lden established that the inry could continue and Amos ector Tony Shepherd outlined application.
-le confirmed that Amos fined to hold the operator's )nce for its driver-associates, P that Amos would be a pri:e co-operative.
Each associate would lease his s from Amos for E500 per mth, which includes Amos magement fees. In addition ; associate would pay the hide's running costs, includj fuel, insurance and maintence.
f the associate failed to meet Amos code of practice his asciation with Amos and his nibus would be withdrawn.
....:ounsel for LT, Michael Pary suggested that Amos's prosed lack of bus timetabling )uld lead to bunching and rac ing between minibuses in the service, but Mr Shepherd felt the motivation of associates would ensure responsible running. He did not deny that the running order of the route could change.
The inquiry is expected to last for two weeks.