§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many bus companies have been banned from operating buses in the last 12 months for which figures are available due to concerns about the condition of the vehicles. [33365]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonIn the period 1 March 1997 to 28 February 1998 twenty bus companies have had their licence revoked by the Traffic Commissioners due to inadequate maintenance of their vehicles. The companies concerned are as follows:
Western Traffic Area
- Valley Travel, Bristol
Scottish Traffic Area
- St Andrews Coaches, Fife
- Grahams of Gretna
- White Ribbon Coaches
- Govan Minibuses
North Eastern & North Western Traffic Area
- Valley Coaches
- Ted's Auto Minibuses
- Richard Smith
- Diane's Coaches
- Browns of Durham
Eastern Traffic Area
- G & J Minibus Service
- Paul Steed Coaches
- West End Travel & Car Hire Services
West Midland & South Wales Traffic Area
- Colwill Coaches
- Phillips Coaches
- Dixieland Eurogold
- Black Horse Coaches
South Eastern & Metropolitan Traffic Area
- Red & Green Coaches
- South Coast Coaches & Minibuses
- Westerham Coaches Ltd.