(14 Feb 2016, 2:12 pm)Andreos1 wrote Sorry, what I meant (but wasn't clear in saying), was the period of grace continuing for the life of the vehicle and there being a point (just like in the case of the driving licence), when any overlap ends in a natural fashion.
Not early, which has been the case in this instance.
Agreed, there could even be clause whereby a natural overlap as you propose would only apply to companies with a turnover below a certain amount or with less then 250 employees; much like how the 5p bag legislation has been applied.
This way, Arriva, Stagecoach Go-ahead etc with the means to invest in PSVAR vehicles would have to and smaller operators would be shown some grace.