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Rail Minister Caught Texting While Driving Vintage Bus

4/12/2025

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Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy found himself in hot water after a charity event in London, where he was caught texting while driving a vintage Routemaster bus. Following a passenger's report, he promptly reported the incident to the Metropolitan Police, expressing remorse. Now, he faces the possibility of six penalty points on his license and a hefty fine.

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Story summary

Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy found himself in hot water after a charity event in London, where he was caught texting while driving a vintage Routemaster bus. Following a passenger's report, he promptly reported the incident to the Metropolitan Police, expressing remorse. Now, he faces the possibility of six penalty points on his license and a hefty fine.