New Award to Bus Drivers ?
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WHEN Cllr. R. Gronow, chairman of VY Swansea Road Safety Committee, recently presented safe-driving awards to members of the South Wales Transport Co., Ltd., he referred to the difficulties faced by bus drivers and their responsibility for human lives, and stated: "The matter is one in which the Minister of Transport would like to offer national recognition, and although it has not yet been found practicable, it is receiving consideration."
A total of 553 drivers entered the 1951 safe-driving competition and 430 qualified for awards. The highest award was for 18 consecutive -years' safe driving, which went to 13 recipients. Thirty-six drivers gained bars to the 15-year brooch for 16-19 years' safe driving.
One of the drivers, Mr. F. Zeal, received a presentation from the general manager, Mr. W. M. Dravers, who said that Mr. Zeal's courtesy over many years had moved a member of the public to offer a small token of his appreciation.
OPERATORS' INFLUENCE ON VEHICLE DESIGN
OPFIRATORS dictate the design of commercial vehicles in the sense that they refuse to buy those which are unsuited to their needs. This was the theme of a paper read recently to the Preston area of the Institute of Traffic Administration by Mr. S. F. Page, of the Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd.
He thought that present-day design had reached its peak of efficiency: the evolution of the gas turbine would not affect the general design in the slightest.
In the discussion, Mr. T. Jackson said that he would like to see more co-operation between chassis and body designers and operators. Industry would benefit if designers could discuss their problems with operators' representatives before embarking on new ideas.
NEW SIMMS TAIL LAMP
A NEW combined stop and tail lamp has been produced by Simms Motor Units, Ltd., Oak Lane, Finchley, London, N.2. It provides a total of 10 sq. ins, of illuminated area visible through 200 degrees in the vertical and horizontal planes. Two tail lamps are wired in parallel and the stop lamp gives contrasting illumination at night. The unit is adequately waterproofed and rubber mounting ensures long bulb life. Models can be supplied with or without windows for number-plate lighting.
SOUTHAMPTON SEEKS ADVICE
AN expert on bus operation is to be engaged to advise on possible variations in Southampton Transport Department services,. the council has decided. Clir. S. R. Woolcock, chairman of the transport committee, said that there was no reflection upon the staff of the undertaking. A fresh mind on any subject was always an advantage.
MUNICIPAL PURCHASES AND PROPOSALS Gateshead Town Council is to buy a refuse collector costing £2,400.
IsIe of Wight Roads Committee proposes to order two Thames 10-cwt. vans.
Northfleet Works Committee recommends that tenders be invited for the supply of a 5-ton lorry.
Barry Corporation is recommended to purchase a Harrier refuse collector from Moorwell Motors, Ltd.
Hereford City Council proposes to obtain a Bedford 5-ton tipper front Vincent Greenhous (Hereford), Ltd.
Westminster City Council is recommended to buy a Paladin refuse-collection semi-trailer body from Walkers and County Cars, Ltd.
South Shields Corporation is buying two S.D. refuse collectors and proposes to purchase three Bedford lorries, The corporation is to include in its estimates £642 for the purchase of a lorry.
Swansea Highway's Committee is to buy a Morris-Commercial 1-type van from C. K. Andrews, Ltd. This central works committee Proposes to invite tenders for the supply of a Morris-Commercial light van and a Land-Rover.