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their cars vl during the winter and used works bus services were criticized by Mr. W. P. James, chairman of the West Midland Traffic Commissioners, at Birmingham last week.
He had been told of the tendency when a witness supported an application by Mr. L. W. Willstrop, Birmingham, for a works service between Shirley and the factory of Fisher and Ludlow, Ltd., Castle Bromwich.
• The application was opposed by Mr. W. G. Anderton, who operated a number of services to the factory, on the ground that a picking-up point at Ulleries Road and Hobs Moat Road would cause abstraction.
There was no justification for interfering with an existing service, said Mr. James. The Commissioners made a grant after deleting the disputed picking-up point.
REDEVELOPMENT HALTS EXCURSION TRAFFIC
DEPOPULATION of a redevelopment area in Birmingham was the reason given to the West Midland Traffic Commissioners for non-operation of excursions since January, when Birmingham Co-operative Society, Ltd., sought a renewal of their .excursion and tour licence last week.
The majority of excursion traffic was drawn from the central area which would soon be filled by large blocks of flats, it was explained. The Society operated eight vehicles but most of their work was for private parties.
Reserving decision, Mr. W. P. James. chairman, said that the Commissioners would require returns showing operations during the period of the expiring licence.
LORRY AND LOAD LOST
DESPITE widespread police inquiries, a new Bedford lorry belonging to Mr. Dick Wright, Odsal Top, Bradford, has not been found since it was stolen in Liverpool a fortnight ago. It was loaded with ingots to the value of £3,000.
The thieves apparently called at a Midland concern, asked for a load and e
obtained one. Mr. Wright said last week that they had received the rate slip for the load. He could not understand why the lorry had not been detected because it was newly painted with the name, address and telephone number in large letters.
" Whoever took the lorry is well versed in the haulage business," said Mr. Wrieht.
, STATION UNNECESSARY
THE Northern General Transport Co., Ltd., have informed Tynemouth Corporation that a central bus station for the town is not necessary, and the company would not be prepared to contribute towards the cost. The corporation have decided that a Site for the scheme, at North Shields, should be used as a car park during the next five years.