Bus company in Cork can avoid defective vehicle conviction with €3k donation to charities

The vehicle had a broken window on the rear left side as well as damage to various doors, compartments and panelling

Midleton District Court was told that the company had no previous convictions. File picture: Dan Linehan

A major bus operator has avoided conviction in a district court in Co Cork for operating a dangerous vehicle. 

Kyanitedale Ltd which operates a number of scheduled and hire services was charged with a single count of driving a dangerously defective vehicle. An additional charge against the driver of the bus was withdrawn.