Dai Corner
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Can someone be banned from jobs other than driver, transport manager or director?
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Can someone be banned from jobs other than driver, transport manager or director?
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TheGrandWazoo
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He can work as a driver or a supervisor or a cleaner for Wheelers. He can’t be placed on the O licence nor be a director, not wishing to prejudice proceedings.
Robertj21a
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I'm surprised that Phil Stockley hasn't returned to update the thread.
Unlikely, as it might be said that Phil S. was convinced by Rhys’ ‘charms’ and was very defensive of any perceived criticism of him or the companies.
James Freeman might also regret appearing with Rhys in photos and providing him with contracts. I really fail to see how so many educated people were ‘take in’ even when it was obvious that not all was as it appeared.
It’ll be interesting to see how Nick S. & Rhys ‘perform’ in front of the TC next month should they appear in person and not by written statement, something that I believe that Nick S. decided upon in the case of Cornwall Busways.
James Freeman might also regret appearing with Rhys in photos and providing him with contracts. I really fail to see how so many educated people were ‘take in’ even when it was obvious that not all was as it appeared.
It’ll be interesting to see how Nick S. & Rhys ‘perform’ in front of the TC next month should they appear in person and not by written statement, something that I believe that Nick S. decided upon in the case of Cornwall Busways.
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To be fair, before the whole Foxstar Newport shambles, things seemed to be moving in the right direction. The taxi side of the business seemed to be doing quite well, Cityfox were operating uni shuttles on behalf of First, they were running rail replacements, they were also working with First on the 'My First Mile' project. If you were a third party contractor dishing out contracts, Cityfox would appear to be quite a decent option.
Obviously it all goes tits up when they start to run a bus service with no intention of paying for any of the assets. But you'd be unlikely to know that was the case until it was too late!
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I've sat in the public gallery of one of Beverley Bell's PIs, so yes - they'll just ask you to register when you arrive, probably for fire safety reasons. Financial bits are usually done in a private side room, with just those concerned and the TC involved - everybody else will be given a break for tea or whatever.
The North West PIs are held in an office complex near Wigan/Leigh, but the Inquiry Room is kitted out to look somewhat like a court room (such as the sovereign coat of arms behind the chair's seat
Beverley Bell resigned following a conduct investigation - if she hadn't she might have been removed from post.
Tetchytyke
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The motormouth MD in that article is the one who hired a private investigator to fling as much muck at her as possible, and then posted the videos on YouTube under a false name, isn't he?
njlawley
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Yes, and ironically has had his disqualification upheld by a court of appeal
If you are going some distance, you may care to check in case it is cancelled for another date, which sometimes happens.
Dai Corner
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Good point. I'm only about 12 miles away in Newport and could easily find something else to do in Cardiff but it would be annoying otherwise, especially if one cancelled other arrangements or took time off work.
winston270twm
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Looks what's lurking in Southampton:
https://www.facebook.com/CESBuses/?...bo8G6KRt_G26vHn8Y5JRbuFHyKhoRs-Vg9V1MgLVw65H0
https://www.facebook.com/CESBuses/?...bo8G6KRt_G26vHn8Y5JRbuFHyKhoRs-Vg9V1MgLVw65H0
Jordan Adam
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Ohh dear. Someone needs a reality check I think!
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Ovvio Group's Twitter header picture features a Foxstar B7RLE. Living in a dream world.
TheGrandWazoo
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Rhys has made his Twitter feed public again and there’s several tweets featuring Wheeler’s staff and vehicles. The descriptions are embellished with ‘our team’ , ‘one of our amazing drivers modelling the new uniform’ , ‘A fresh new look for the bus stop display timetables. One of a few improvements coming to the W1.’ , ‘Busy morning in the workshop for the engineering team as they prep vehicles for MOT.’
The word ‘teams’ and variations of are a common theme of his posts. It’s purely a coincidence that the Ovviogroup tag line is ‘oneteam’. (The Ovvio website is currently offline, though Wheeler’s promises ‘new website coming soon’. Wheeler’s are also advertising for a General Manager https://www.route-one.net/jobs/Management/General_Manager|Wheeler+Travel
The word ‘teams’ and variations of are a common theme of his posts. It’s purely a coincidence that the Ovviogroup tag line is ‘oneteam’. (The Ovvio website is currently offline, though Wheeler’s promises ‘new website coming soon’. Wheeler’s are also advertising for a General Manager https://www.route-one.net/jobs/Management/General_Manager|Wheeler+Travel
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Jordan Adam
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Perhaps Mr Hand is preparing to buy FirstBusUK. 
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Interesting, given that Wheelers have deregistered several of their services in the Andover area this week, including the "Cango" network. Stagecoach have registered some replacements.
I do think this persistent criticism of an individual is getting quite pathetic and bordering on bullying.
I think we can all agree that Rhys made a unfathomable error of judgement in trying to run a registered bus service in Newport. But, really, what’s the big deal? The industry has a robust set of regulations presided over by a robust group of Traffic Commissioners and Rhys will answer for his actions at the upcoming Public Inquiry. He is also bankrupt and clearly going through a lot with none of you knowing what his state of mind is so just think carefully before publicly kicking him.
I will say this, at least he tried to do something which I guess more than most of you have ever done!
I think we can all agree that Rhys made a unfathomable error of judgement in trying to run a registered bus service in Newport. But, really, what’s the big deal? The industry has a robust set of regulations presided over by a robust group of Traffic Commissioners and Rhys will answer for his actions at the upcoming Public Inquiry. He is also bankrupt and clearly going through a lot with none of you knowing what his state of mind is so just think carefully before publicly kicking him.
I will say this, at least he tried to do something which I guess more than most of you have ever done!
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It may be wise to familiarize yourself with Rhys's past antics, then you may understand why he has such a following!
Rhys has made a few 'unfathomable errors of judgement', one of which has recently come back to haunt him......
Oh I’m quite aware of his previous form. All I am saying is; it’s getting boring and a bit nasty.
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Either way, I don’t care. It’s nasty and nothing less than playground bulling and I will call it out no matter who it is against. You appear happy to single someone out? For what good? Move on.
winston270twm
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Get over yourself! Didn't realize you were a mod! You're defending someone who doesn't do business legitimately, I 'strongly' suggest you acquaint yourself with 'all the facts' including those not in the public domain. If you don't like what's posted by the majority, ignore & don't comment!
It’s interesting that ‘ddhecks’ suggests that recent posts are ‘bullying’ and ‘nasty’ - I’ve certainly only posted information that’s publicity available , often from Rhys’s use of social media.
I was expecting someone from Rhys’s camp to make similar comments to those that he made himself when questions were asked of various business schemes, many that were little more than publicity sound bites. I note that Rhys also responded with ‘boring’ and ‘trolling’.
As I mentioned above, it appears that RH wants to work his magic again using tried and tested methods with doubters (or people in the real world) demonised and himself as the victim. All of this after putting a number of people out of work, hopes shattered and reputations tarnished. Unfathomable isn’t it?
I was expecting someone from Rhys’s camp to make similar comments to those that he made himself when questions were asked of various business schemes, many that were little more than publicity sound bites. I note that Rhys also responded with ‘boring’ and ‘trolling’.
As I mentioned above, it appears that RH wants to work his magic again using tried and tested methods with doubters (or people in the real world) demonised and himself as the victim. All of this after putting a number of people out of work, hopes shattered and reputations tarnished. Unfathomable isn’t it?
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It appears that you actually know very little about his 'career' and life to date. If you don't want to read anything you're at liberty to ignore it.
winston270twm
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Don't forget 'out of pocket' as well both individuals & businesses…….
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And a wrecked pub altered without planning permission that the landlord and tenant had to restore......
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I wasn’t aware I had offered a defence or was required to do so. There is much that could be said, but won’t be while this board continues to fabricate complete untruths to suit its own narrative and then celebrate them as ‘facts’.
Anyway, my point - which you avoided - was really more about the inappropriately personal nature of some of the comments, including one about me.
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Phil,
I think some of us are very upset by the antics of Rhys, over very many years, and somewhat surprised that you tend to stick by him regardless of what he does. It's a free world and all that, but don't be surprised at the negative views towards him (but certainly not you) given his history.
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