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" REVOLUTION " IN CITY SERVICES
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WHEN Mr, F. G. Miller, of Acocks Green, Birmingham, 27, appealed against the refusal of the West Midland Licensing Authority to grant a licence for a new express service from Acocks Green to Portway, counsel for the respondent, Birmingham and Midland Motor Omnibus Co., Ltd., declared that a revolution in Birmingham's transport system would be entailed if the principle of direct services was admitted.
The appellant, represented by Mr. J. Foley Egginton. said that there was a demand for transport to Portway, where
concerts were held. More people wished to travel than could be accommodated on the B.M.M.O. stage service from Evesham to Birmingham.
For the respondent it was held that the promise of improved facilities made at the time of the hearing had been
implemented. Sir Oswald Allen, an inspector of the Ministry of Transport, said he agreed with the decision of the Licensing Authority, and the appeal was dismissed with costs.