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Withdrawal of Experimental Service: London Transport has stated that the experimental bus route 389 between Potter Street and Harlow Town Station is to be withdrawn from Wednesday. January 13. The service, which began in May, has been i losing money heavily ever since; t is being continued until after Christmas for the benefit of shoppers.
Patrol Cars to Combat Bus Hooligans: In an effort to prevent further attacks on drivers and conductors, patrol cars operated by Wolverhampton transport department are to keep a close watch on six Corporation bus *services. Assaults on bus crews are increasing, particularly on late night services to outlying areas, and the situation has brought a warning from the transport committee. In Glasgow, extra police patrols are to operate on some late-night bus routes to offer protection to crews in the face of increasing rowdyism. The situation at present is thought to be affecting recruiting. Devon General Awards: Four emblems to the 35-year silver cross, representing 37 years' safe driving, were among the awards gained by 351 drivers and 247 conductors of the Devon General Omnibus and Touring Co. Ltd. in the 1963 competition organized by the Road Operators' Safety Council, Five awards for 23 years' safe conducting were also gained.