Big Demand for Trips to London Airport
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]. port had resulted in a " great demand" from people wanting to go there, the East Midland Licensing Authority was told, last week, when five operators applied for licences to run excursions to the airport. The applications were granted, despite opposition from British Railways.
The applicants were Robin Hood (Coaches), Ltd., and Mr. A. Skill, who both sought to run from Nottingham; Trent Motor Traction Co., Ltd. (from Nottingham and Loughborough); Barton Transport, Ltd. (from Nottingham and Long Eaton); and Messrs. Thomas Motor Tours (from Newark).
Mr. A. Rothera, for the applicants, claimed that the airport had become one at the most attractive venues in Britain, particularly for people in the Midlands. The rail journey was "undesirable and unsatisfactory." From London, travellers had nearly an hour's journey by Underground, and then they had to wait for a bus to the airport.
Witnesses, who said they would like to visit the airport, stated a preference for road travel. Others considered the rail service inadequate.
For the railways, Mr. A. J. F. Wrottesley said all the areas were well served by London. trains. At London, a special 5s. ticket, incorporating the Underground and bus fares, was available to the airport.
Rail excursions were operated from Loughborough and Leicester to Windsor, which also included a visit to the airport. It was planned to run that excursion from Nottingham in September.
L.C.C. SEEK COACH COMPLAINTS
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County Council have been asked whether' they have complaints about the parking of coaches in residential areas. Seven boroughs have given information about coach parking, mainly near centres of entertainment, but stated that it was only a part of the general parking problem.
The L.C.C. initiated inquiries after complaints had been made about coach parking in Eccleston Square.