B.E.T. Strengthen Overseas Interests S INCE the British Electric Traction Co,
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Ltd., acquired, in November last year, a controlling interest in HillMotorways Ltd., the parent company of an important group of road haulage, warehouse and removal undertakings in Canada, the vehicle strength of the group has increased from about 600 to 1,450. The fleet now comprises 420 lorries, 450 tractors and 580 trailers.
Since November land has been purchased in Toronto, and is being developed for use as a central goods terminal and administrative headquarters. By the end of this year, it is expected that revenue will be running at the rate of $15m. a year.
• B.E.T. have an interest of 60 per cent. in the company, and United Transport Co., Ltd.. Chepstow, one of 14 per cent.
The B.E.T. and United Transport have acquired the interest of Close Bros., Ltd., London financiers, in Jamaica Omnibus Services, Ltd., the company formed in 1953 to provide public transport in Kingston.
"STOP WITHDRAWAL OF RURAL BUSFS "
A RESOLUTION urging the Govern1-1 ment to issue a standstill order on the withdrawal of rural bus services has been prepared by the South Wales and Monmouthshire branch of the Rural District Councils' Association. It calls on the Minister of Transport to enforce the order until he has decided what kind of assistance he is able to give to rural areas in South Wales by way of subsidizing bus companies.
Mr. D. D. Thomas, chairman, said the branch should point out to the Government, that a sound transport system was essential to rural areas.
NEW EXETER PARKS
PLANNING permission has been given for the development of two parking sites in Exeter. One park will be for lorries. Sleeping accommodation for drivers, rest rooms, a canteen and a filling station will be provided,