Passing Comments Goods-vehicle Mainn PERATORS of passenger tenance on Bus-fleet l '"*" vehicles are, apparently.
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goods vehicles are not being operated at a high state of efficiency and that they are, consequently, extravagant in fuel and in general. We must admit that most bus fleets are kept at a very high state of efficiency, but the task is easier with these—regular schedules, fixed routes, excellent accommodation, highly skilled permanent staff and almost priority in supplies all help. Whether the stigma be deserved or not, those running goods vehicles could often improve matters by linking up to institute central repair and maintenance depots. By adopting this procedure, the individual burden would be lessened and better maintenance assured. Important Facilities AN important development for Advice on Light in the field of light metals
Metals is the amalgamation of the research department of the Northern Aluminium Co„ Ltd., with its sales, engineering and development section, these, together, now being known as the research and development department. So many concerns in our industry are now employing light alloys in new classes of work that they have undertaken, that the latest facilities should be of considerable value. Advice will he given not only on work in connection with the company's products, but in respect of any problem dealing with the use, or possible use, of aluminium and its alloys. Inquiries should be addressed to the company at Banbury, Oxfordshire.
Cost of Commercial A, PARTICULARLY inter Vehicles After the eating letter has been War received from Mr. L. C. Hill, joint managing director; The County Chemical Co., Ltd. This concerns a probable great increase in the cost of motor vehicles when hostilities cease. After the war of 1014-18, the prides of even the most decrepit private cars rose to fantastic figures. In the commercialvehicle field, however, although the prices of new vehicles were, generally, considerably higher, the sale of returned war vehicles kept those of used models comparatively low.
QPEAKING during the di'scussion on Mr. Ben England's taper On "Ways and Means in War-time," read by him before the P.S.T.A., the Editor of this journal suggested that it was too'early in the modern history of the gas producer to issue strong condemna Gas Producers are Overcoming Their Teething Troubles. tions because certain teething troubles were being experienced. Although such equipment had been tested by him over 20 years ago, experimental work during the intervening time had been little, and there were now many new makers in the field. Such difficulties as greatly increased cylinder wear were now being successfully overcome by improved filtering 'methods..
The Great Value of VERIZONE now appreci Our Standard Wages " ates the great value of our Scales wages scales for road-transport employees, a second and completely revised edition of which was published last week as a supplement. The Metropolitan Area of A.R.O. even went so far as to order an additional 1,000 reprints for private circulation to its members. Simplifying the scales in this manner is undoubtedly of much assistance to operators concerned, and enables them to avoid breaking the law unintentionally. It also helps drivers in ascertaining what their wages should be.