Public Address Aids One-man Working
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WITH the aim of improving the efficiency of one-man bus and coach operation, S. Smith and Sons (Radiomobilc), Ltd., Goodwood Works, North Circular Road, London, N.W.2. have developed a public-address system consisting of si microphone, an amplifier and loudspeakers which are placed at strategic points in the vehicle. Cost of the equipment is £43 9s. and its power output 12 W.
demonstration on Tuesday, arranged in conjunction with Maidstone and District Motor Services, Ltd., showed the system in operation on a pay-as-you-enter bus service. The driver is at all times in audible contact with his passengers as well as people entering the vehicle. This enables him, without leaving his seat, to state the destination and to call out the stopping places en route, and to request prospective passengers to have their change ready.
Maidstone and District operate 19 coaches fitted with the Radiomobile address system, including one luxury vehicle which also has radio. Twelve of the buses working on the pay-as-youenter system are similarly equipped and delivery will be taken in December of a further 12.
Another transport undertaking which has Made extensive use of the equipment is the Birmingham and Midland Motor Omnibus Co., Ltd.. for which concern more than 100 sets have been installed.
In addition to public address, the system can embody coach radio through the use of a common amplifier and speakers.