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Days of Change

12th November 1965
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Keywords : Logistics, Transport

N discussing the question of future transport policy, which was the subject of his paper to the Institute of Transport on Monday (see page 180), Mr: K. C. Turner performed a valuable service for the haulage and C-licensed industries. This is the type of broad-based, constructive thinking that road transport needs—and must have—if it is to adapt itself to the changed conditions and demands with which society is facing it.

If it has not already gone, the time is rapidly disappearing when operators can afford to adopt uncompromisingly traditional outlooks and seek only to cling to the present. Just as greater flexibility is needed operationally, so is it needed in forward thinking. The sooner the better that road transport faces up to the broad generality that it is living on standards set more than 30 years ago.

Of course, those whose profession is in this industry have a right to demand the conditions that suit them, but nothing is served by refusing to step to one side if the course of social evolution changes. The Commercial Motor does not entirely agree with Mr. Turner's conclusions, nor will a tot of people. But useful controversy is the most valuable achievement for transport operators in these days of change. If Mr. Turner's remarks stimulate other people to start making up their minds, his object has been achieved.

Nobody can disagree with Mr. Turner's general theme of a liberal approach to transport policy. It is, however, little use if individuals regard " liberal " as meaning change for everyone else exeept them. Discuss any changes for a long time, by all means, but don't shut the door on them.

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Organisations: Institute of Transport
People: C. Turner

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