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<p> </p><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 public inquiries
that were heard in relation to bus and coach operators where regulatory action was
taken. 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><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Financial
Year</p></td><td><p>13/14</p></td><td><p>12/13</p></td><td><p>11/12</p></td><td><p>10/11</p></td><td><p>09/10</p></td><td><p>08/09</p></td><td><p>07/08</p></td><td><p>06/07</p></td><td><p>05/06</p></td><td><p>04/05</p></td><td><p>03/04</p></td><td><p>02/03</p></td><td><p>01/02</p></td><td><p>00/01</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Regulatory
action</p></td><td><p>199</p></td><td><p>148</p></td><td><p>171</p></td><td><p>163</p></td><td><p>168</p></td><td><p>195</p></td><td><p>174</p></td><td><p>134</p></td><td><p>162</p></td><td><p>232</p></td><td><p>222</p></td><td><p>210</p></td><td><p>211</p></td><td><p>172</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>
</p><p> </p><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 Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency through the Compliance Forum to deliver
against that aim.</p><p> </p>
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