Trent Lose Case for Lower Depot Valuation
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MING that bus companies usually
judged the value of their premises on the number of buses that could be accommodated, the Trent Motor Traction Co., Ltd., last week sought a reduction of the rateable assessment of their depot at The Rushes, Loughborough, -Leics. Mr A. -H. Kinsman, for the company, said the garage was supposed to take 20 vehicles, but it could house only 14 in comfort, otherwise proper maintenance was impossible.
Taking into account a basic valuation figure of about £30 per berth, he submitted that there should be a reduction in the valuation officer's figures of £600 gross value and' .E.497 rateable value. The building was an awkward shape and had no forecourt, so buses had to turn round either in the garage or in the roadway.
For the valuation officer, Mr. R. A. Fetes said he was told four years ago that there was accommodation for 20 buses. The company also had "a marvellous advantage" in that across the road there was a bus terminus where they could park their vehicles free of charge. The valuation was made on. the amount of floor space, so a true value was represented in his figures.
The appeal was dismissed.
REIMERS FOR FUEL SUPPLY TO be used to deliver oil fuel and paraffin in bulk to farmers, a substantial number of Albion Reivers has been ordered by oil companies in South Africa, as these models are considered suitable for negotiating country roads.
The companies used to deliver fuel in 44-gal. drums, but suffered financial losses because of customers' failure to return the containers. Farmers have therefore been encouraged to take bulk supplies, It is estimated that some 3m. drums are unaccounted for.
NEARLY 18,000 REGISTERED
REGISTaATIONS of new commercial vehicles last February, at 17,928. were 3,770 fewer than in January, but 4,116 more than in February, 195.7. Details appear in the accompanying table.
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U.D.T. Branch: United Dominions Trust, Ltd., are to open a new branch office at 48 High Street, Haverfordwest.
New Bristol Office: The Ransorne and Marks Bearing Co., Ltd., have moved their south.wcst area office to Transom House. Bristol. 1d. a Shot: Carburol Aromatic is a new upper-cylinder lubricant introduced by United
Lubricants, Ltd. It sells in bulk or at ld, a shot Windows for Ceylon: A substantial contract for bus •window units has been secured by Quicktho Engineering, Ltd., from the Ceylon Transport Board.
Aberdeen Converts: A ceremony in Aberdeen last week-end marked the disappearance of the city's last trams. Double-deck motorbuses have been substituted.
Cars by Air: The Channel Air Bridge have secured a permanent contract to fly more than 300 Rover and Land-Rover 'vehicles annually from Southend to Rotterdam. The
air journey takes 65 minutes. •
B.R.S. Strike Ends: A three-day strike by about 700 London employees of B.R.S. (Parcels), Ltd., coded last Saturday. it arose because the introduction, of new vehicles changed the rates of pay.
Concession Fares: Bury Transport Committee are to continue to urge the Association of, Municipal Corporations to consider seeking amending legislation in respect of municipal bus undertakings issuing conces sion fares. •
50 per cent. Bonus: Drivers of heavy goods vehicles employed by Tarmac Roadstone, Ltd., have been granted an howl), increase in pay of 2d. and a bonus rate at 50 per cent., the Transport and General. Workers' Union announce, Grosvenor Hand-over: The bodybuilding interests of the Grosvenor Carriage Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of Shaw, and Kilburn, Ltd.) have been transferred to B, Walker and Son, Ltd.. Watford, who will make the Grosvenor range Of conversions.
More Ferry Sailings: Sailings of Transport Ferry Service vessels between Preston and Northern Ireland have been increased from seven to eight a week in each direction. A further expansion is expected before the end of the year. The tonic Ferry," a sister ship to " Bardic Ferry,which operates on the service, was launched last Friday.