DIAMOND buses are currently under investigation for the punctuality and reliability their services in West Midlands, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
On Wednesday (November 30), a public inquiry will be heard by the Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands and evidence will be presented from both the Driving and Vehicle Standards Association DVSA and the Rotala-owned bus company to determine the appropriate outcome.
The DVSA have been investigating services in the area in particularly in relation to the punctuality of the buses, which must provided a service which is no more than one minute early or five minutes late for 95 per cent of the time.
The exact details of services causing concern and the areas in which they operate will be discussed at the inquiry, and the standards of vehicle maintenance will also be considered.
The bus company has applied for an additional licence to provide more services in the West Midlands, and the Traffic Commissioner will consider Diamond’s capacity to provide the minimum required level of service before any additional licences are granted.
DVSA provide a range of licensing, testing and enforcement services, aiming to improve roadworthiness standards of vehicles ensuring the compliance of operators and drivers, and supporting the independent Traffic Commissioners.
The inquiry will be held at approximately 10am at The Public Inquiry Room, 38 George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1PL
