All the fun of the fair on the road
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• Miniature roadtrains of the sort associated with funfares could become a familiar site on Britain's roads, following the decision to give the Department of Transport power to issue Special Vehicle orders for public roads.
Already West German Tschu-Tschu 24kin/h (15mph) units are being considered for use in a UK pedestrianised city centre to relieve congestion.
The City Shuttle 2000 features a minibus based on a Volkswagen Transporter chassis powered by a 72kW (96hp) petrol engine and towing two carriages.
The UK agent for TschuTschu trains says it has had 15 enquiries from local authorities and private companies since the change in legislation was made last month_ Even though the passengercarrying roadtrains have small turning circles they are said to be unsuitable for operations in congested areas.
Flights plan
• Birmingham coach operator Flights has invested nearly 2510,000 in three new 61-seater Plaxton double-deckers for its new service between Wolverhampton, Birmingham and London. Called FlightLink Royale, it operates three times a day, increasing to six in the summer, with a V? fare.