Stephen Joseph, from the Campaign for Better Transport, said it would lead to more accidents and casualties.

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Stephen Joseph, chief executive of Campaign for Better Transport said buses were vital to both communities and the economy.

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Since 1970 he has been artistic director of the Stephen Joseph Theatre in the northern seaside resort of Scarborough.

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Stephen Joseph, director of Transport 2000, said road trains "have no place on Britain's country lanes and town centres".

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Stephen Joseph, of the environmental lobby group Transport 2000, said it would be a mistake for commuters to return to their car because of fears over rail safety.

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