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Enlisting the Sy m path THERE is no doubt that etic Consideration of a the road-transport group
Politicians , .• in the Uouse of Commons should be able to do excellent work for the industry. In this' connection, it is interesting to learn that the Commercial Motor Users Association (North-Eastern Division) is sending a strong deputation to Yorkshire M.P.s, with the object of enlisting their support.
Electric Heaters for w/Husr the use of heaters Glasgow's Dou ble"I has become popular on
deck Buses . . . coaches, especially those opera ting over long distances, double-deck service buses have not been equipped to any marked extent with such apparatus. In Glasgow, however, it has been decided, as an experiment, to provide 50 buses with electrical heating apparatus on both upper and lower decks. The results of the experiment will doubtless be awaited with interest by other operators in the North, where very cold weather is experienced during the winter months.
A Car Which L-ROXI Sheffield comes a Became an Unofficial I story of a lorry driver who,
Trailer . unknowingly, towed a car for three miles through its streets. While manceuvring in a yard the lorry is said to have hitched itself on to a car. On discovering this unofficial trailer, the driver, who had no idea where it had become attached, telephoned to the polled, who were able to solve the mystery, as the owner had informed them of its disappearance.
AN example of the attitude a magistrates towards motor operators was given at the Leeds dinner of the Commercial Motor Users Association by Mr. D. I. Sandelson. A summons against a .driver had been dismissed, but the magistrate remarked: " Take care that you do not come here again or we shall fine you very heavily," showing that he was considered guilty of the offence although the facts proved the contrary.
Drivers Guilty Considered Although Proved Innocent . .