Hauliers Backed by M.M.B.
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SUPPORT for milli hauliers (other than bulk hauliers) in obtaining long-distance permits came from the Milk Marketing Board when the Road Haulage Association pointed out the serious effect which revocations would lave upon the milk-transport system. Representations to the Road Haulage Executive were made by the M.M.B. at national and local levels.
Last year, the committee of the R.H.A. meat-carriers' group examined the possibility of drawing up recommendations for a prototype vehicle which would satisfy the requirements of the Meat Transport Organization, Ltd., the Ministry of Health and other bodies. This was considered impracticable because of various operating conditions. It was decided, however, that discussions upon methods of construction would be useful, and the matter has been placed on the agenda of each meeting.
The R.H.A. sugar-beet committee has reported an improvement in the turn-round of vehicles in 1950.
SOUTHDOWN NEGOTIATES MEGOTIATIONS are proceeding for lithe acquisition by Southdown Motor Services, Ltd., of Messrs. Sargents, of East Grinstead, one of the few private operators in the district. The negotiations concern the stage-carriage, exCursions and tours services run by Messrs. Sargents, who also undertake much private-hire work. The acquisition will depend upon the "transfer" of licences, permission for which will be sought at a hearing of the Metropolitan Licensing Authority which is expected to take place shortly.
It is understood that Southdown will take over the whole of the bus side of the business, which at present operates 14 single-deck vehicles, but not the extensive engineering workshops maintained by Messrs. Sargents.
HIGHER PARCELS RATES?
AN average increase of 8 per cent. in local parcels-delivery rates has been recommended by Manchester Transport Committee. A report to the council states that since July, 1950, awards to drivers and messengers have raised labour costs by £2,589 a year, increased by other expenses to £3,471.
Delivery rates will rise by id. to 4d., according to the weights of parcels. The tonnage rate has been advanced from 23s. 6d. to 25s. 3d. in the inner area and 33s. Id. to 34s. 6d. in the outer area.
MORE AREA SCHEMES?
RECENT pay concessions to railway workers may be the signal for a recrudescence of area schemes, suggests the Omnibus Passengers' Protection Association. A further tax on fuel in the coming Budget may result in even higher bus fares, but the public at least has the Licensing Authorities to ensure that increases are just and proper, 0.P.P.A. says.