See   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7390079.stm

 Browns said they would be appealing!

On Thu, 8 May 2008 17:55:56 +0100, "Tammy Troot"
 wrote:

> See   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7390079.stm
>
> Browns said they would be appealing!
>
>
They have probably some tie in with the Brown that lives at No 10
should n't wonder he is as shifty and conniving has they come .

"Tammy Troot"  wrote in message 
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> See   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7390079.stm
>
> Browns said they would be appealing!

Quote:

"An investigation was begun by traffic examiners in late August 2006.
A public inquiry was held on 14 April 2008. "

Have I got this right?  A complaint (presumably corroborated with evidence) 
was laid before the TA.  An investigation began in Aug 06, but it took 19 
MONTHS before a public enquiry was held?  I wonder how many coaches were 
driven into brick walls in this time? How inept does a Government Department 
have to be in this country? Makes the Child Support Agency look almost 
efficient.

I guess the TA has a heavy workload up here, having had First Bus (several 
times),
Arriva, and many others up before her in the last couple of years.
I have been to a few of the hearings, as a spectator I hasten to add, and
found her to be very fair and understanding of the problems facing 
operators,
but recently she has been turning the screw on operators who were flagrantly
breaking the law either in respect of maintenance or driving hours 
regulations.

Incidentally Browns have a high spec. fleet of coaches catering mostly for 
the
incoming tourist market from places such as America and Japan.

In a similar case of another operator in the area, another family member 
applied for and
received new licences and the company continues to trade with the same name!

Also see 
http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/latestnews/Coach-firm-is-driven-out.4067576.jp

"Tammy Troot"  wrote in message 
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> Also see 
> http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/latestnews/Coach-firm-is-driven-out.4067576.jp
>ISTM that the Edinburgh News is laying itself open to some sort of legal 
>action. The TA have given the licence holder till the end of June to sell 
>the business (essentially) and, saying the BUSINESS is out of business 
>somewhat devalues it.  It ought to be able to be sold as a going concern to 
>another operator.  (or, as some have said, to another family member if they 
>can acquire / emply someone with a CPC).