South East of England traffic commissioner (TC) Nick Denton has warned transport managers who fail to appreciate the importance of their duties and refuse to attend public inquiries that they are in danger of losing their repute and professional competence. Denton's remarks follow four recent public inquiries where operators' transport managers failed to attend. In one case, Alan Thurgood told the TC he had work commitments. Denton said: "Mr Thurgood's avoidance of responsibility by refusing to attend the public inquiry does not speak of a person who appreciates the importance of a transport manager's duties."
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