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<p>The data that is currently recorded for action taken against bus and coach operators
does not identify specifically where the action has been as a result of failing to
meet safety standards. The following data shows the number of licences where the operator
had their licence revoked or had the authorisation reduced. This data is therefore
where operators have failed to meet "licence" standards, such as financial
standing, repute, undertakings as well as those relating to vehicle and driver safety
standards.</p><table><tbody><tr><td>Year</td><td>Revoked</td><td>Reduction authorisation</td></tr><tr><td>2013/14</td><td>75</td><td>30</td></tr><tr><td>2012/13</td><td>61</td><td>35</td></tr><tr><td>2011/12</td><td>71</td><td>23</td></tr><tr><td>2010/11</td><td>57</td><td>34</td></tr><tr><td>2009/10</td><td>63</td><td>38</td></tr><tr><td>2008/09</td><td>64</td><td>49</td></tr><tr><td>2007/08</td><td>55</td><td>60</td></tr><tr><td>2006/07</td><td>38</td><td>44</td></tr><tr><td>2005/06</td><td>49</td><td>48</td></tr><tr><td>2004/05</td><td>68</td><td>65</td></tr><tr><td>2003/04</td><td>53</td><td>78</td></tr><tr><td>2002/03</td><td>63</td><td>65</td></tr><tr><td>2001/02</td><td>67</td><td>67</td></tr><tr><td>2000/01</td><td>55</td><td>49</td></tr></tbody></table><p>
</p><p>The traffic commissioners recognise that additional data would be useful for
completing the compliance picture and are already working with the Department and
the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency through the Compliance Forum to deliver
against that aim.</p><p> </p>
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