DRIVERS SHOULD "KERB" LONDON'S BUSES T HE article by Mr. Ashley
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Taylor, A.I.R.T.E., in "The Commercial Motor" dated September 9 and entitled "The Obstacle Race Between Work and Home," interested me very much.
You will observe that the bus No. 96 (with." Henlys " on the back) has been stopped about 3 ft. from the kerb. This is becoming a regular practice on the part' of bus drivers, and in narrow streets is reducing the flow of traffic very considerably.
I had thought of writing to the London Transport Executive on the matter, but I think that this note and reference to the illustration may have a better effect.
Few drivers nowadays draw right into the kerb, and if, as frequently happens, a vehicle be standing on the opposite side of the road, the passing traffic will be reduced to a single line. This will be even more important should more London buses be allowed to be 8 ft. wide.
I feel sure also, although you may not agree, that the number of stopping points in the central area is too great.
Wishing you every success in your endeavours to speed up London's traffic which, to say the least, is deplorable at times.
A. H. PRICE, Traffic Officer.
Mitcham, Surrey. (For James Pascall, Ltd.)