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A charge, dated 21st July, 1910, has been made on the assets of the Provincial Motor Cab Co., Ltd., by Bar-clay and Co., Ltd., to secure not more :than £40,000.
60 Cents a Mile.
Certain large Chicago department %stores, realizing that the local taxicab rates are high in comparison with European practice, have entered into an agreement with a taxicab company, by which any customers of these concerns may travel from the stores to anywhere within a defined zone for a fixed charge of half-a-dollar.
Halifax's New Fleet.
Messrs. J. Marsh and Co., cab proprietors, of Halifax, have decided to adopt the taxicab as a factor in their -extensive business, and for this purpose they are converting part of their • existing premises into a commodious .garage. Four 14-16 h.p. F.I.A.T.s have been ordered, and they are to be fitted with English-made bodies. Further extensions will take place as
• eireu instances warrant.
The Jarvey Wants No Help.
Dublin's side-car drivers are still =actively offering opposition to the suggestion that their antiquated and uncomfortable vehicles should be .superseded by taxicabs. An offer by Mr. Harvey Du Gros to afford :gratuitous instruction to would-be Dublin chauffeurs has been rejected by -a society which is called the Dublin 'Carmen's Association. After this, -surely no further consideration need .be shown to the Irish jarvey. He should be allowed to " drop out' without delay and without any regrets. The secretaries of rival cab-drivers' organizations are, as usual, preparing
to help ) their members by fighting one another ! It is a case of soave qui p cif t
Napiers in Edinbugh.
We reproduce on this page a photograph of a fleet of 15 hp. Napier taxicabs, which is being operated by Messrs. John Croall and Sons, of Edinburgh. Other Scottish cities which have emulated the example of the " Athens of the North," by the employment of this popular make of motorcab, are Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow.
The Friendly Relations of Cabby.
The Motor Cab Drivers Protection Association intends to organize a public demonstration in Trafalgar Square next Sunday afternoon, " to protest against the inspired, insidious and unfounded attacks appearing recently in the public Press against the bona fides of taxicab drivers which are evidently intended to break down the confidence and friendly relations that have always tvisted between cab tirivers and tlai cab-riding public.'' Birmingham Does Well.
Attention has been drawn to the fact that in Birmingham, which has over half-a-million inhabitants—and which may shortly have twice as many —only thirty-nine taxicabs are employed. It is suggested that a muchlarger fleet could usefully be operated. In view of the fact that present takings in that city average, in many cases, over £2 per day, we should not be surprised to hear that the existing owners do not wish to encourage corn petition.
The Vienna Motor-fiacre Co., which was floated recently, has now ten veryelegant and comfortable taxicabs working in the city. Briinn, the Moravian industrial centre, is one of the latest towns to acquire a fleet of motorcabs.
One for Dunlops.
We are informed that the following notice has been posted in the cab garage of W. and G. Du Oros, Ltd., at Acton, where there are upwards of 700 taxicabs which are fitted with Dunlop tires:—" The Management compliments the drivers on the steady average increase in the life of tires, which is the best proof of careful driving."
New Registrations.
West End Taxi Cab Co., Ltd., with a capital of £20,000 in 2s. shares, to carry on the business indicated by the title. The first directors are H. B. Martin and F. G. Hewitt. Offices, 53, Victoria Street, S.W.
Sheffield Auto Cab Co., Ltd., with a. capital of £3,000 in £1 shares, to carry on the business indicated by the title. The first directors are H. H. Golightly and F. H. Burgon. Registered by Waterlow. Bros., and Layton, Ltd., Birchin Lane, E.O.
Torquay Carriage and Motor Co., Ltd., with a capital of £2,000 in £1 shares, to carry on the business of coach building, motor and other works, as formerly carried on at 11214, Union Street, Torquay, and to adopt an agreement. First directors: A. J. Blacker, F. T. Blacker, and E. Beardon. Registered office, 112, Union Street, Torquay.