THE company that employs the school bus driver caught using his mobile phone whilst driving, has said that it has taken “swift action” in response to a complaint from a member of the public and the school.
James Mott, of Motts Travel, said: “We were surprised and disappointed to hear of one of our drivers using his phone behind the wheel.
“We can categorically state that it is strict company policy that our drivers should not use their mobile phones whilst in control of their vehicles.
Prior to receiving your email, the school had notified us of the incident and we had already taken swift action to reprimand the driver in question. He has received a formal written warning and warned of his future conduct.
Motts Travel considers incidents of negligent driving as very serious and we are acutely aware of the dangers posed to our passengers, other road users and pedestrians. I can assure you we impress these concerns upon our drivers regularly and thoroughly. If there is a need for a driver to use his/her mobile phone in an emergency, then we ask them to pull over in a safe place before using their handset.”
See yesterday’s original news report
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