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The Virility of oad Transport
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DESPITE the many trials and tribulations to which it is being subjected, passenger transport 1)y road continues to flourish and extend apace, and there is every indication that it will continue to do so in the face of all opposition.
Elsewhere in this Issue we publish some astonishing figures relating to the growth of passenger transport by road. It may be of Interest here to mention some of the outstanding statistics. Last year there was an increase of 3,500 in the number of coaches and buses, whilst the amount of capital invested rose by £2,500,000. There are now some 4,000 passenger-vehicle services, apart from those operating on urban routes. Out of the total of approximately 44,000 passenger vehicles, some 20,000 are operated by 56 concerns, 8,500 are run by 900 operators, whilst 5,000 smaller firms and individuals control the remaining 40 per cent., which consists chiefly of coaches. London has 4,895 buses, of which 4,664 are operated by the London General Omnibus Co., Ltd., and its associated concerns, the remaining 231 vehicles being in the ownership of 56 proprietors. Express coaches are not included in these figures.
road is now more
An important factor in the future of the road passenger vehicle depends upon the spirit In which the Traffic Commissioners tackle their jobs and are backed up by their subordinates. Some oldtype vehicles will undoubtedly be condemned, but this will not be to the disadvantage of the makers, as new models will certainly be required by operators.