References: Times 08-Mar-2001, [2001] EWCA Civ 267
Links: Bailii
Ratio: When looking at whether the bus operator had delivered the bus timetable standards as required, the Commission need not consider every occasion of excuse, but could consider that the general margin of 12 minutes on timetables included everyday occurrences. If no expert evidence was put before it to say otherwise, the Commission could also consider that it was appropriate to look for 95% achievement of the targets.
Statutes: Transport Act 1985 6
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Last Update: 08 February 2018
Ref: 135557
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