Rail minister admits using phone while driving vintage bus
- Labour's Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, reported himself to the police for texting while driving a vintage bus during a charity event on March 28.
- The Metropolitan Police initially closed the investigation due to lack of evidence but reopened it after receiving new information.
- Lord Hendy has apologized for his actions, stating it was an error of judgment, and is likely to receive a fine and additional points on his license as a result.
- The Railway Family Fundraiser expressed gratitude for Lord Hendy's support and expressed regret over the incident.
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Rail minister admits using phone while driving vintage London bus
A spokesperson for Lord Peter Hendy said the minister had reported himself to the police.
Rail minister reports himself to police after using phone while driving bus
The rail minister has reported himself to the police after he was seen using a mobile phone while driving a vintage Routemaster bus in London.Lord Peter Hendy apologised for his actions after a passenger on the bus spotted him using the phone during a charity tour last month.The former Transport for London executive has given a tour in the bus, which he owns, for the last three years to raise money for charity on behalf of the Railway Family.But…
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