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IWOULD like to comment on the views of two of your
correspondents whose letters appeared in The Commercial Motor on February 7. Many taxicabs are now fitted with oil engines which, for the most part, are relatively quiet—within the limits of that type—and do not vibrate excessively. Most new taxicabs being produced today are being equipped with heaters, and heaters are also being introduced gradually in older vehicles.
Footrests might add to the comfort of passengers, but the obstruction that they represent. could cause accidents. In my. experience, not all users are particularly careful when entering a taxicab, and a passenger could easily trip over a. footrest.
Whilst Mr. D. K. Evans seems to have been particularly unfortunate with, his charioteers, he certainly makes a point of agreeing with the authorities that the safety of passengers is the chief consideration. Your correspondent tiorrt Doncaster overlooks the fact that An extra passenger riding beside the -driver could easily jeopardize the safety of the driver and the other occupants.
Finally, it is only necessary to imagine a line of taxicabs at a big railway station being loaded with luggage. When the luggage platforms are open, this can be done quickly, but to have to open and close doors to load would greatly protract the process. I would emphasize that every regulation concerning taxicab construction is the outcome of the long experience of the Carriage Office Authorities.
London, W.1. F. T; VAUGHAN,
-General Sales Manager, Beardmore Motors, Ltd.