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Exciting prospects ahead

22nd December 1984
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THIS is the last issue of CM for 1984. It has been a busy year for us with so much happening in the industry.

We are not in the business of forecasting — it's much too dangerous. However, without turning this editorial comment into a horoscope we do read some signs for 1985.

The year ahead looks exciting, but then transport is an exciting business. Every sector of the market will have its ups and downs.

We expect to see a few new products on the market, especially from importers. One at least looks to be ready for a major launch. There will be some noticeable developments in the bus and coach field, again involving an importer.

On the operating front we see a fierce war in the parcels sector end continuing growth in contract and distribution services.

Traffic areas will undoubtedly be busy with public inquiries as environmentalists increasingly mount objections to licence renewals. This will be a major feature of the Fleet Management Conference on October 18.

Deregulation of passenger services will open up a new market to potential operators and, desite British Rail's predictions, long distance coach travel will prosper.

One item concerns us and we hope you will join us in our protests. There is a strong rumour going around that Nigel Lawson is going to impose vat on publications in 1985. We are going to resist this. Will you help us by dropping a line to your MP? Why should you be taxed on essential reading? Our business is to keep transport operators informed with developments which will help them to improve efficiency and thus contain costs. That should not be taxed.

Before we close for 1984 we want to thank our readers for the active interest they have taken in CM's contents and activities this year.

In 1985 you should look forward to big developments at CM. We have plans — exciting plans — watch them develop.

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