Application Becomes An "Unexpected Service"

23rd September 1960, Page 98

23rd September 1960

Page 98

Page 98, 23rd September 1960 — Application Becomes An "Unexpected Service"

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AFL ER numerous complaints from

employees of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Risley, about existing bus services between Formby and Risley, an application for a new express service was put before the North Western Traffic Commissioners by Blundells Coaches (Southport), Ltd., on Tuesday.

Mr. J. Backhouse, for the applicants, said that the U.K.A.E.A. already had a contract for Blundells to operate a works service between Southport and Risley for their staff, This had been in existence since 1956 and the number of passengers carried had increased from 720 to 1,900.

Mr. Wilfred Blundell, managing director, stated that the proposed service was to start from Edge Lane, Formby, with picking-up and setting-down points at Thornton, Aintree, Rainhill and Burtonwood, operating Monday to Friday. Mr. Howard Jones, objecting on behalf of Crosville Motor Services, Ltd., pointed out that the proposed service would be right in the centre of their territory. The application was also opposed by Lancashire United Transport, Ltd.

At this juncture an adjournment was called, because the parties wished to have an opportunity to decide on a solution among themselves. Later a new application for an unforseen service licence was announced.