A Central Wales bus company has been granted a Continental tours licence, at Welshpool, despite objections from another operator.
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Cambrian Coast Coach Line, of Abergynolwyn, Tywyn, applied to the North Western Traffic Commissioners for a licence to operate with access to the southern ports of England and the Continent.
Ronald Charles Bott, proprietor of the company, said: "1 have modern vehicles and a thriving business based on day excursions. I believe I can also offer Continental tours which local people require."
Thomas Parry proprietor of Regina Coaches, Blaenau Ffestiniog, opposed the application. "I could lose 50 per cent of my trade to Mr Bott," he said. "Already, I have to operate at a loss on some tours. The break-even figure is 24 passengers and I have operated with as few as 19."
Chairman of the Commission Roy Hutchings said Mr Parry's services were not likely to be adversely affected substantially by Mr Bott's plans.