Approval in Principle for Excursion Linking
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PPLICAT1ONS by Ribble Motor PI Services, Ltd., and W. C. Standerwick, Ltd., to link certain picking-up points on their excursion licences were approved in principle by the North Western Traffic Commissioners last week. However, the chairman, Mr. F. Williamson, asked the interested parties to discuss together what the terms of the licences should be.
The two companies were , seeking entirely new excursion and tour licences which would include period returns to Morecambe, Blackpool and Scarborough. They offered to surrender their existing licences if the applications were granted.
Mr. F. D. Walker, on their behalf, said they wanted to link picking-up points at Blackburn, Accrington, Darwenand Feniscowles. Both concerns operated to the East Lancashire area, and the purpose of the application was to amalgamate the separate catchment areas. However, they still wanted to run separately, as it was not practicable to unite.
In evidence, Mr. G. Dawes, a Ribble traffic asiistant, said it had been their intention for some time to link the picking-up points in the catchment area.
Mr. H. Backhouse appeared for three objectors—W. Robinson and Sons (Great Harwood), Ltd.; Ribblesdale Coachways, Ltd.; and J. Wearden and Sons, Ltd. He claimed that Ribble and Standerwick wanted "the best of both 'worlds." If the application were granted Robinson's traffic would be endangered.
For the British Transport Commission, Mr. J. S. Wrottesley pointed out that as soon as the principle of linking were established other areas would come along with similar propositions. An advantage often put forward in favour of coach travel as against rail was that passengers did not have to change, yet the applicants proposed that people should change vehicles on coach excursions.
Mr. Walker submitted that the two companies had been compelled to differ from the usual pattern, but by linking they would be able to cut down wasteful operation.
PANEL FOR R.H.A. CONFERENCE
MEMBERS of the panel who will deal with delegates' questions in the open forum at next week's annual conference of the Road Haulage Association at Torquay, are Mr. T. D. Corpe, Mr. Mark Hewitson, M.P. (Labour), Mr. T. L. Iremonger, M.P. (Conservative), and Mr. D. H. Joyce. Mr. Freddie Grisewood will be question-master.
Mr. Corpe is legal adviser . to the Western Area of the Association. Mr. Joyce is supplies and transportation manager of Shell-Mex and B.P., Ltd., transport adviser to the Association of British Chambers of Commerce and a member of the Central Transport Consultative Committee.
The conference will be the biggest ever held. More than 300 members, apart from their guests, will attend it.