10-year ban for Nippy Bus boss

摘要

Nippy Bus director and transport manager Sydney Hardy was disqualified from the industry for 10 years at a public inquiry on 24 January.Hardy, who closed the Somerset independent - with nine registered services-without warning late on 29 October [Buses December), failed to attend the inquiry but a letter received by West of England traffic commissioner Kevin Rooney two days after its demise cited driver shortages and the difficulties of operating busesin a rural environment.