58 charges withdrawn against owner of busing company Kelloway Investments

Dozens ofcharges filed against the owner of a busing company on the Avalon Peninsula have been withdrawn.

The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District suspended a contract withKellowayInvestments owned by JimKellowaylast January when the company was charged under the Highway Traffic Act for allegedly displaying false inspection certificates.

Inspectors with Service NL alleged they found problems related to brakes and emergency doors on buses that transported 3,500 students to and from 22 schools.

On Thursday in provincial court in St. John's, the 58 charges againstKellowayunder the Highway Traffic Actwere withdrawn.

Kelloway's lawyer, Bob Simmonds declined to comment on the development.

Simmonds is also representing Janet Jones, who operates J.J. Services. Jones, who is Kelloway's sister, is also facing 58 charges for unlawfully issuing vehicle inspection certificates.

Her case will be back in court on Feb. 7.