Carlisle Couple Granted Car Transporter
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TWO local-motor dealers gave support' ing evidence at Carlisle, last week, when Mr. J. A. T. Hanlon, Northern Licensing Authority, heard an application for two car transporters on B licence. It was put forward by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. MacDowall, trading as Cleaning Contractors, Tarraby. Carlisle, who sought a radius of 350 miles.
Mrs. MacDowall produced a number of letters from dealers stating that there was a demand for a service as no transporters were available locally. It was intended that each transporter should make three journeys a week at a rate of about 7d. per mile per vehicle.
For the British Transport Commission, Mr. F. J. McHugh claimed that presentfacilities for taking cars to the area from the Midlands and the south were adequate. Either British Railways or British Road Services could be used.
Mr. Hanlon said there was not sufficient evidence for a full grant. However, one transporter might provide a useful service, so he would allow one vehicle to carry new cars from manufacturers to destinations within 40 miles of Carlisle.