New P.S.V. Regulations
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THE Public Service Vehicles (Conditions of Fitness) (Amendment) Regulations 1963 were issued this week to take effect on October 28, 1963. They are obtainable from H.M. Stationery Office price 5d.
These amendments tighten requirements as to the proximity of fuel tanks to entrances and exits on small single-deck vehicles; artificial lighting and electrical equipment on all p.s.v.; the number of exits on vehicles carrying more than 45 passengers (excluding those carried on the upper deck of double-decked vehicles); and the height of gangways on the lower deck of double-decked vehicles. There is some relaxation of requirements relating to fuel cut-off devices and gangways on the upper deck of double-decker vehicles.
Although the regulations come into operation on October 28, 1963, where more stringent provisions apply the operative date is one year later.
Dartford Tunnel Buses LONDON TRANSPORT last week 1-.4 gave details of its bus and Green Line coach services which will iun through the new Dartford tunnel when it opens for traffic.
A new double-decker bus route (300) will link Dartford in Kent with Grays in Essex. Green Line coaches on route 722 —Aldgate to Corbets Tey—w ill he extended via North Ockendon, Belhus, Aveley and the tunnel to terminate at Dartford. A surcharge of 6d. for adults and 3d. for children (under 14 years) will be imposed for passengers travelling through the tunnel to meet toll charges.
For Portsmouth and South Shields PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL passenger transport committee has accepted the tender of Leyland Motors Ltd. for 10 Atlantean PDR1/1 chassis, and the tender of Metropolitan Cammell Weymann for bodies to be mounted on the chassis at a total cost of £67,172.
Meanwhile South Shields transport committee is to invite tenders for the supply of six new buses of the standard type now used by the undertaking, or six of larger seating capacity.
Changes in Dunlop's Passenger Division
E operations of Dunlop's passenger transport divis:on have been reorganized. The West region, with headquarters at Bristol, formerly took in a large part of the Midland area: now the headquarters have been transferred to Birmingham, and the whole area will be designated Midland. These changes have been made to give an improved service to users of passenger transport tyres.
At the same time, Mr. R. A. Phillips has been appointed manager of the Midland division, with headquarters at Birmingham, and Mr. S. C. Weeks becomes manager of the Northern division, based at Manchester. There is no change in the Southern division.