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_ Statements have appeared to the effect that negotiations are proceeding for the sale of the business of the Barton Transport Co., of Nottingham.
The highways committee of Plymouth Corporation has further considered the question of the construction of a lowlevel road at Cattedown and recommends that tile work be proceeded with.
Watford Town Council has granted 74 bus licences and eight coach licences to the London General Omnibus Co., Ltd., for services between Watford and Golders Green and Watford and Hyde Park.
At a recent meeting of the directors of United Domieious Trust, Ltd., it was resolved that on interim dividend at the rate of 1.0 per cent. per annum ;(less tax) should be paid for the halfyear to December 31st.
The perches° of the TeignmouthSheldon Bridge is now in abeyance owing to the Minister of Transport's statement foreshadowing legislation whereby it should be possible before long to acquire toll undertakings more cheaply.
In order to assist passengers and intending passengers, the operators of Pathfinder coaches, which work between Plymouth and Birmingham, are compiling a special list of recommended hotels, hoarding establishments, etc., for free distribution.
B22 Coventry Corporation is seeking powers for the widening of several streets and the construction of new roads.
The health committee oVIastings Corporation is being asked to consider a scheme for a complete municipal ambulance service.
At a recent meeting representative of bus owners in Leicestershire it was unanimously decided to oppose the Leicester Corporation Bill. '
The Gloucester Co-operative and Industrial Society received f483 for motor-coach hire in the past half year. It spent £199 on motor repairs and £655 on petrol and oiL The watch committee of Weymouth Corporation has refused the application from Mr. E. Thomas, of London, for licences to operate a daily LondonWeymouth coach service.
The watch committee of Glossop Corporation has refused to grant the application of the Glossop Carriage Co., Ltd., for licences for an additional bus service -between Glossop and Manchester, via Ashton.
An appeal has been lodged with tho Ministry of Transport by Messrs. Wheldon and Hunter against the refusal of Richmond (Yorks) Corporation to grant them licences in respect of a service between Bishop Auckland and Richmond.