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A minibus driver who knows the law
Dear Editor,
This is my first letter to your prestigious newspaper. I must take the time to congratulate you on the excellent job you always do for the nation.
I am the owner of a minibus which I use to take school children to and from school in the Westminster/Number One canal area
Recently we were harassed by the police not only on the West Bank but around town as well for not having a physical conductor on board
Why I say physical conductor is because in addition to my drivers licence, I have a valid conductors licence as well. The police claim that once the bus has more than 14 seats (mine is a 15 seater) I cannot work without a conductor
A copy of my road service section 9 (b) says, “The prescribed authority may at his discretion, if the seating capacity of the vehicle exceeds fourteen (14) passengers required then a licensed conductor shall be carried in addition to the driver and if no conductor is carried the driver shall be licensed as the conductor.”
It is my understanding that I can work without a physical conductor as long as I am licensed.
Could you shed some light on this?
Wade Daniels
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