Decision

Decision for Denwell Mini Coaches Ltd (PH0007020) & Darren Brown – Transport Manager

The Traffic Commissioner for Western England's written decision for Denwell Mini Coaches Ltd (PH0007020) & Darren Brown – Transport Manager

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The Traffic Commissioner for Western England decided:

PUBLIC PASSENGER VEHICLES ACT 1981 (the “1981 Act”)

  • Darren Brown has lost his good repute as transport manager and is disqualified from acting as such for a period of one year from 31 March 2024 and until he sits and passes again his transport manager certificate of professional competence.

  • Pursuant to an adverse finding under Section 17(3)(aa), that vehicles would be fit and serviceable and that drivers would record defects, licence PH0007020 is revoked.

  • Pursuant to Section 17(1)(a), lack of financial standing, the licence is revoked.

  • Pursuant to Section 17(1)(a), lack of professional competence, the licence is revoked.

  • Pursuant to Section 17(1)(b) of the Act, the licence is without continuous and effective management and is revoked.

  • Noting the lead times for Wiltshire Council and relying on the spotlight created by the public inquiry process to generate sufficient compliance to keep vehicles safe for a short period, the orders for revocation will take effect from 23:29 hours on 31 March 2024.

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Published 30 January 2024

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