French Permits for U.K. Coaches
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COACHES which operators of Continental tours wish to retain in France throughout the season may require permits next year. These will be issued in the form of cards by the French Government to the British Ministry of Transport, which may grant them to the various companies concerned.
A stricter check on the movements of British coaches is to be made by the French authorities next year, and any vehicle found without a permit card may be impounded.
In the past, the French Government has allowed British coaches to remain in France only if they have broken down or have a quick turn-round. The fear has been that British coaches may operate illegally in competition with French vehicles.
Mr. E. Hope Samson, of Continental Land Cruises. Ltd., Mr. E. Pillon, of Imperial klo!orways. Ltd., Mr. F.
c2 Webster, of James Smith and Co., Ltd., and Mr. F. A. Walker, secretary of the Passenger Vehicle Operators' Association. discussed the whole question with the French Minister of Transport last week in Paris.