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<p>The Government has no current plans to change the GB domestic drivers’ hours legislation
applicable to drivers of local bus services. The existing legislation is both important
and appropriate in ensuring the safety of drivers and others on the road. However,
any further restrictions could risk imposing unreasonable burdens on industry, particularly
as fatal accidents involving bus or coaches have been falling over time, from 120
in 2007 to 55 in 2017. It is worth noting that reported involvement in a fatal accident
does not necessarily indicate fault or causation.</p>
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