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Small Man Opposes Longer Works Route
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rlA SMALL coach operator claimed last week that if Manchester Transport Department extended its works service between Higher Openshaw and the 'Metropolitan-Vickers works, Trafford Park, his one-vehicle express service would be seriously affected.
After hearing this submission by Mr. E Bowker, trading as Bowker's Coaches, the North Western Traffic Commissioners adjourned the application because there was no representative of Metropolitan-Vickers present.
On behalf of the corporation, it was stated that the present starting point of their works service was Viaduct Street. People living in the Half-Way House area had to use normal service buses to Viaduct Street and then transfer to the works vehicles. MetropolitanVickers' traffic manager had written supporting the application.
Mr: Bowker said he had written to the company offering to provide additional facilities, as he operated an express 'service between Half-Way House and the factory via Viaduct Street. He was at present restricted to one vehicle, but was prepared to put on another if there was a demand. He had received no reply to his letter.
Mr. 1,Williamson, chairman, said he could not understand why MetropolitanVickers had not replied. Manchester Corporation should approach the company to send a representative who could say why Bowker's had not been asked to provide facilities. Meantime, Mr. Bowker should consider whether to apply for a second vehicle.