£22,000 Profit for Eastern National
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T" profit of the Eastern National Omnibus Co., Ltd., for 1954 would be £22,000 before adding to reserves or paying dividends. This was stated by Mr. R. Elsley, secretary before the Eastern Licensing Authority, last week, when a fare structure based on mileage was being discussed. The hearing was adjourned. '
• Although Cokhester Corporation withdrew their_ objection, there was opposition from other local authorities.. For the company, Mr. Maurice Holmes said that the effect of the proposed structure would be that some fares would rise. j But others would he. cheaper. Season tickets on 25 services would be eliminated.
The objection of the Chelmsford Corporation was that the application was premature because of the company's accumulated reserves.
LEYLANDS FOR WALLASEY
SIX Leyland P.D.2 chassis have been ordered by Wallasey Transport Department. It is understood that they will be fitted with 1949 Burlingham high-bridge type bodies at present mounted on Leyland T.D.4 chassis which are being re-bodied this year.
With this purchase, the whole of Wallasey's fleet will be of post-war design, except for four T.D.4 chassis. the bodies of which are of 1948 manufacture.
"LIMIT SIZE OF BUSES"
ji is to be proposed to the Ministry
of Transport by Moray and Nairn County Roads Committee that the Clunas-Dulsie road be made available only to buses with a maximum of 15 seats. If this is not approved, 18 passing places on this route will be provided.
Highland Omnibuses, Ltd., have objected to the proposal.