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HEN the Exeter branch of B.R.S. (Parcels), Ltd., applied to Mr. S. W. Nelson, Western Licensing Authority. last week to add a vehicle of 3 tons 2 cwt. to their licence to carry "parcels and smalls normally within the south western counties," it was stated that a vehicle of 2 tons 4 cwt. would be strucksoff a licence granted by the South Eastern Licensing Authority.
Mr. E. S. Ricketts, Exeter branch manager, said that it had been necessary to borrow a vehicle from the Bournemouth depot in September, 1956, because of heavier work, and he could not now continue without it. Letters of support were submitted, and Mr. T. D. Corpe, for the objectors, observed that he hoped that B.R.S. would not in future criticize letters which private operators produced.
Mr. J. Amphlett, for• B.R.S., wondered why the objectors had appeared, as they were mainly tipper operators. Figures showing earnings and traffic handled at Exeter were "put in and were praised by Mr. Nelson, who granted the application.
He said; "I think it would be helpful if other operators when applying for licences specified their normal user to comply with the type of work they were carrying, such as the applicantS have in this case. If they Move vehicles from one base to another permanently they should advise me or apply for -the licence to be transferred permanently to that base."
As reported in The Commercial Motor on May' 30 30, B.R.S. and the Road Haulage Association have „discussed the question of objections when vehicles are shifted from one depot to another.
STAGGERING CUTS WAITING TN a letter to the chief constable of Not tingham, Mr. Ben England, general manager of the Nottingham Transport Department, reports that the scheme to stagger shop closing hours which began on June 2 already shows gratifying results.
Traffic congestion has been eased on all routes, resulting in more regular service and less waiting time for intending passengers at terminals and intermediate stops. The concentration of outwardbound passengers has been more evenly spread over the period from 5 p.m. to 6.15 p.m. The main shops in the city centre now close at 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, and 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Friday and Saturday.
It is hoped to extend the scheme to the commercial, industrial and administrative sections of city life.
PLYMOUTH ENTRIES INVITED INVITATIONS to enter the Plymouth round of the Lorry Driver of the Year Competition at Home Park, Milehouse, Plymouth, on August 24, have now been sent out. Further entry forms can be obtained from Mr. R. Flory, W. Murnford, Ltd., Mill Street, Plymouth.
The event begins at 10 a.m. . Manchester's eliminating round, to be held on Sunday at Manchester City football ground, has attracted 125 entries.