rates slashed by an RHA member.

11th November 1977, Page 27

11th November 1977

Page 27

Page 27, 11th November 1977 — rates slashed by an RHA member.

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Like the majority, Mr Male, we believed what you and Mr Rodgers said regarding the cost of operating and the purchase of new vehicles. However, there are members who do not.

We in this area are attempting to find the necessary cash in order to continue operating good vehicles, reward our drivers properly and generally create a much better image of the haulage industry.

I am sorry, Mr Male, but you now have a further number of empty seats, which will no doubt satisfy many customers whose profit is often dependent on how much havoc they can create within our ranks. ROBERT WILSON, Fife & District Tipping Group. concern for other road users, but also for their own passengers, who may well walk under the wheels of another vehicle.

The chief culprits seem to be bus drivers whose only command of the English language appears to be a four-lettered expletive directed at anyone who dares to confront them to point out that it is customary to check that the way is clear before pulling out, not afterwards.

I am not ashamed to admit that no bus driver gets away with anything where I am concerned. The body on my lorry is constructed of heavy duty steel and I have, on several occasions, allowed the buses to hit it, They generally find that they have a worthy opponent in me and have lost wing mirrors, parts of indicators and even the front cab pillar at tirnes.

I find, too, that no driver will ever try very hard to press a claim for damage. The usual reaction is: "Oh,.forget it — I'll say I wasn't able to get the number of whatever hit me.

Is it not about time for London Transport to ask a few pointed questions over the amount of damage caused to their buses? In the 10 years I have owned and driven lorries, I have never had a claim laid against me for damage by London Transport, I sincerely hope you will publish this letter. After all, Hawk did ask for all opinions. It is a shame there aren't more people who are not afraid to air their views in public. Perhaps if they were, something would be done to ensure that the roads do not remain the racetracks they appear to be now.

I. J. HENEBERY, Boreham Wood.