BRIEFS
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• The re-introduction of Iwo-way tolling, on the Severn Bridge was rejected at a meeting this week between local councils and the bridge's owners.
• Commercial vehicle registration for 1994 rose by 15.74 to 228,083 compared with the 1993 figure of 197,067, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders. Full details on page 12.
• Administrative receivership and administration order appointments fell by 35% during 1994 says business consultant Touche Ross. 2,107 appointments were made last year, the lowest figure since 1989.
• NFC's parcel arm Lynx expects to have at least 250 owner-drivers for its nonaccount courier work by 1997—on average it received over 100 applications for each of the 30 advertised postcodes.
• Transdrive is looking for temporary and full time LGV Class 1 drivers for work with distribution companies. Contact Tewkesbury (01684) 291220, Manchester 0161702 0880 or Deeside (01244) 281307.
• A one day strike of staff employed at driving test centres due to be held yesterday (11 January ) could be the beginning of a longer dispute, unions have warned.