SHOCK FOR BUYER OF BUSINESS.
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An unexpected turn developed in a case at Dundee, last Friday, before Mr. Henry Riches, Northern Scotland Licensing Authority. A witness who was stated to be selling a carrier's business to the applicant for the licence, stated in evidence that, although he had not lately kept records, he believed his drawings would be from £4 to £6 per week.
Giving evidence, the applicant stated that what he had now heard was " slightly different." From what had been told him before, he understood that the business was bringing in £8 or £9 a week. He did not see how it was going to be a paying proposition.
The application was rejected.
Scarcity of Taxi Drivers.
Owing to the severity of the test imposed by Scotland Yard, great difficulty is being experienced in obtaining drivers for London's taxicabs. There are virtually hundreds of jobs waiting for good drivers who know their London perfectly.