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Of a stir in the sand and ballast business.
That road-transport interests are highly pleased at Shrappy's excellent bid for East Woolwich.
That in the past any stability in sand-pit prices has been counteracted by cuts on the transport rates.
That, like the long-distance hauliers, these ballast contractors realize that they must hang together— or hang separately.
Of the probability that the legal weight of fourwheeled steam wagons licensed before 1932 will be increased by 2 tons to 14 tons.
That the Lance has penetrated Walsall.
Of makes of trailer that are well in front.
That many long-distance coaches still lack sufficient leg room.
That service facilities for commercial vehicles continue to improve.
That even the worstventilated coach seldom acquires railway carriage "lug."
That taxicab advertisements will help to keep passengers' eyes
off the taximeter.
From coach operators that the traffic offered is bigger this year, but compliance with the Act hampers activity. Of the saw-tooth loading bay as a means for saving space.
Of criticisms of the small fuel tanks on some commercial vehicles.
That some makers are making provision for fitting additional tanks on some models.
That many weird words of to-day will be found in the dictionaries of to-morrow.
That, in this connection, it is as well to remember that The Commercial Motor originated the term "haulier," now universally employed.
Of more than one manufacturer going ahead with Show ideas.
Many objections to the Ministry of Transport's proposed "game of grab."
That the biggest scope for long-distance coaching is in cross-country services.
That this kind of service helps the railways instead of competing with them.
That a private bus service is a good means • for avoiding loss of time amongst employees.
That the Commissioners are beginning to think that every operator objects to every other operator being on the road.