Rougher conditions—more maintenance
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• Thomas Rae and Son, Coldstream, had one vehicle taken from its B licence at Edinburgh on Monday when the company appeared at a Section 178 inquiry, charged with alleged failure to maintain its fleet in sound condition. This was a continued case to allow presentation of figures and evidence of maintenance.
Mr Rae said he personally examined the vehicles every weekend and that he had spent nearly £300 on garage fees this year for maintenance of the three vehicles operated.
Mr. A. B. Birnie, the LA, said that the oper ator had had one immediate prohibition on each of the three vehicles and one delayed. Clearly there was a danger to the public. He was told vehicles were inspected regularly but found that difficult to accept. Although the vehicles were fairly new it did not mean they could be neglected.
The rougher the conditions under which they worked, the greater the attention necessary, said the LA. The money spent on maintenance did not compare with what others spent on similar upkeep