One Hears
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That many roaa travellers envied the " B. and K." traffic facilities.
That a lottery run on " lucky number" bus tickets might not be favoured by the law.
That it requires a good sense of balance between employee and employer to permit balancing the balance sheet.
That, if the M.C.T.B.F. membership continues to expand at its present rate, it will come into the "Big Ben" category.
That the indiscriminate positioning of fire extinguishers and first-aid outfits aroused some criticism at the Brighton Coach Rally.
That the tyro without adequate reserves who has rushed blindfold into haulage cannot expect to succeed unless he is particularly fortunate That getting into and out of 53 coaches in about 140 min. at the Brighton Rally was a little gruelling for certain of the older and plumper judges.
That without refreshments (non-alcoholic) at halftime, some might not have been able to stay the course.
That the repeated braying of their names from loudspeakers may have helped to provide the illusion that "Big Brother" was watching them.
Of a fear that, in certain areas, increased production will eventually outstrip the available labour force, unless the housing situation can be improved.
That the red-flag story is still with us, although no requirement to carry the emblem in front of motor vehicles was included in the Highways and Locomotives (Amendment) Act of 1878. That the P.S.V. has to cultivate P.A. (passenger appeal).
That the closing of the tax-escape loophole for the estate wagon will hit both user and manufacturer.
That the wonder is that it has enjoyed immunity for so long.
That the satisfied passenger unknowingly creates a bond of friendship between operator and vehicle builder.
That road-tractor operators should not take on the haulage of " intractable " loads or they may find themselves having a " fine " time.