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Rail minister Peter Hendy facing private prosecution for texting while driving vintage double-decker bus
RAIL minister Peter Hendy is facing a private prosecution for texting while driving a busload of sightseers.
Police dropped the case against Lord Hendy citing 'insufficient evidence' — despite him apologising.
But passenger John Sarson, 68, who made the initial complaint to cops, has applied to prosecute.
The businessman said he saw Lord Hendy texting at the wheel of a vintage double-decker bus near Westminster Bridge in central London on March 28.
In April, a spokesman for the 72-year-old peer said: 'Last month Peter Hendy used his phone while driving. He has apologised in full for this error of judgment and has contacted the police.'
A source said: 'John is baffled over how someone can admit to police he committed an offence but not face prosecution.'
The Met Police initially said in April the case had been closed because of a lack of evidence.
But Lord Hendy then reported himself to the Met which reopened the case before closing it again last month.
John is waiting to hear from the City of London magistrates' court if his legal bid is successful.
Lord Hendy was approached for comment.
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