Tribunal upholds O-licence denial

摘要

Prospective operator PWT Contracts has lost its appeal against West of England traffic commissioner (TC) Sarah Bell's decision to deny it an O-licence. Following an appeal hearing in February, the Upper Tribunal agreed with TC Bell that the business had not been able to demonstrate it had the financial standing for two trucks. Director Philip Whettingsteel had attempted to show access to the funds by supplying online bank statements, a document that indicated he was owed a PPI refund, and a contract with Hope Construction Materials, for which he intended to operate as an owner-driver. Under the deal, Hope was to provide PWT Contracts with a reserve account.