;haking off the shackles
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iE NEWS this week that most of the National Bus operating companies have turned .avy losses into substantial profits must encourage the Government to put the mpanies up for an early sale. What has brought about this dramatic change in the mpanies' trading position?
Better management and more enthusiastic working. Changes don't just happen, they 3 created by people.
With the same management and workforce at NBC why should there by change? obably they all relish the thought of being released from the shackles of state control. ;e of natural talent and initiative are not encouraged in nationalised industries. Private coach and bus services will develop the talents of the employees and as a nsequence provide a better all-round service to the travelling public. Already longAance coach services are winning passengers from rail. Running times are not much 'ger than rail. Fares are, in many cases, fifty per cent cheaper, seats are guaranteed thout any extra charge and the personal, pleasant service of the staff is appreciated. Denationalisation of rail services also figures in the Government's planning. Following
sale of National Bus we look for even better rvice and a further defection of
ssengers from rail. This must have the ect of speeding up the sale of parts of British il's monopoly.