A DISTINCT difference of opinion exists among British bus operators

20th September 1968, Page 188

20th September 1968

Page 188

Page 188, 20th September 1968 — A DISTINCT difference of opinion exists among British bus operators

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as to whether standee type single-deckers or more comfortable double-deckers should be employed on city and dense urban. services. This division is clearly represented by the exhibits at Earls Court this year, where buses of both types are to be seen. With the emphasis on greater productivity, all the stage buses for the home market are equipped for one-man operation, whether doubleor single-deckers.

On the luxury coach side, there is a disappointing contraction in the variety of touring coaches displayed, after the widening of the field evident at the last Show. However, strides are being made in the design of long-distance motorway coaches and at least two are to be seen, including a 36ft double-decker. And although the range of touring coaches built in Britain has narrowed to three basic types from two coachbuilders, at least the designs available are to a high standard of comfort and appearance.