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Reports 2 (1-13 Jan 2006)




Newstalk ZB
January 13 2006  15:48

Reprieve for convicted bus and taxi drivers?

A possible reprieve for some bus and taxi drivers who will lose their license when a controversial new law comes in on Monday.

There has been public outcry as drivers face losing their licenses over minor crimes committed many years ago.

Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven is now promising to look at the issue. He says the law is water-tight, so it will probably need re-drafting in order to resolve the problem.

He is suggesting all the political parties get together when parliament resumes to find a way forward.