2In section 144 of that Act (drivers' and conductors' licences) at the end of subsection (6) (duration of licence) there shall be added the following subsection:—
“(6A)Without prejudice to section 145(3) of this Act if, on the date on which an application is made for a licence to drive,
or act as conductor of, a public service vehicle, the applicant is the holder of such a licence, the existing licence shall, notwithstanding anything in subsection (6) above, continue in force until the application is disposed of”.