Free. Coach Rides Idea by Co-op Rejected
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THE eqterprise of Bristol Co-operative Society, Ltd., who wanted to boost sales of men's clothing by offering free coach seats to people who spent snore than £5, was praised last week by Mr. S. W. Nelson, chairman of the Western Traffic Commissioners. But he refused to allow the scheme to be operated, on the ground that wasteful competition might result.
Mr. C. H. Netcott, for the Society, said the men's outfitting department was going through a poor period, and the free coach seats might give it a fillip. If they got a rush of trade and could not cope on -their own vehicles, they would put out business to other operators and pay for the seats themselves.
For the objectors, Bristol Omnibus Co., Ltd., Mr. T. D. Corpe said there was no
reason why the Society should nor give similar" fillips" to otherdepartments. In any case, the proposals were against the 1930 Traffic Act, which was designed to eliminate wasteful competition.
Refusing the application, Mr. Nelson admitted that he had "nothing but admiration " for the Society's enterprise, but there was the danger of wasteful competition.