Ex-manager Tells B.R.S. to Quit
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maricE to quit the Welshpool depot I N by September 24 has been served upon British Road Services by the land
lord, Mr. Glyn Jenkin Jones. Mr. Jones has formed a new company, Aber Carriers (1954), Ltd., and intends to absorb as much of the B.R.S. staff as possible.
Mr. J. Freeguard, B.R.S. Western Divisional manager, has stated that there was a danger of unemployment for over 40 employees if alternative premises could not be found.
A protracted case was conducted before the Transport Arbitration TObunal earlier this year over the amount of compensation payable for the nationalization of Aber Carriers, Ltd. A multiplier of 4i was finally fixed (The Commercial Motor, June 25), the Tribunal praising the ability of the managing director, Mr. Jones. Until recently, Mr. Jones managed the depot for B.R.S.
EDINBURGH SEEKS FARES REVISIONS
AN application by Edinburgh Transport Department seeking permission to revise certain fares was heard by the Scottish Licensing Authority, last week. Decision was reserved.
It was proposed to abolish the 6d. early-morning return, to make the maximum early return 4d., and to give two stages, instead of three, for 2d.
Mr. A. Thomson, for the corporation, said that the tram replacement programme was expected to be half completed at the end of the year, and fully completed by the end of 1956.
Expenditure, particularly on road reinstatement and the purchase of new motorbuses, could not be met wholly out of revenue. They would have to borrow money, but it was their view that some contribution to those charges should be made out of revenue.
, 167 CONTEST ENTRIES
A TOTAL of 167 vehicles will take part in the eliminating contest at Coventry on September 19 for the " Lorry Driver of the Year" competition on October 9. By makes they are as follows: Austin, 26; Atkinson, 10; A.E.C., four; Bedford, 26; Commer, 26; Denials, two; Dodge, three; Foden, three; Guy, four; Jensen. one; Leyland, 10;,Maudtlay: fivez‘Morris-Commercial, 21; SID., one;..Seddon, four; Standard, five; Thanks, 10; Vulcan, six.