Shorter Probation for London Busmen
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A N offer by London Transport, to 1—X reduce the probationary period served by drivers and conductors from two years to one, has been the subject of a report to a delegate conference representing all sections of London busmen Ibis week. It is understood that some changes in working hours have also been proposed by the London Transport Executive.
The proposed alterations would increase the wages of a driver from £.9 10s. per week to £10 2s. after a year's service. Conductors would receive an increase of 10s. from the probationary basic wage of £9 8s.
A recruiting drive to attract drivers and conductors for London bus services is being launched. At present they are about 3,000 under strength. The minimum age for drivers will be reduced from 24 years to 23 and the stipulation that recruits must have heavy goods vehicle driving experience will be waived.
TOO MANY BODIES?
DRIVERS employed by the Oxford branch of British Road Services are complaining that since the British Motor Corporation have introduced their new baby cars, they are having to carry more bodies on their transporters. A stoppage of work on Monday was avoided when the employers agreed to discuss the matter with the local union officials.