Mr. Wright Thought His Application Was All Wrong
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AN application by Mr. Charles Wright. of Penycae, was described as "a case of blackmail" at Wrexham last Monday, after the applicant had admitted to fear regarding the opposition of the local Council to his application. The North
Western Traffic Commissioners were asked to renew Wright's existing licence and grant a modification for three additional services between Pen ycae and Wrexham, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Col. Roberts, for the applicant, pointed out that Wright had been asked by the Wrexham Rural District Council to run the extra services so that there could be a half-hourly frequency. He had been told that if he-did not comply with their request, the Council would oppose the renewal of his licence.
In evidence Wright said he could produce no witness to state that he had had difficulties travelling from Penycae to Wrexham. He did not think there was any need for additional facilities.
The chairman, Mr. F. Williamson, said it was clear that Wright had applied for services which he did not really want, because of fear of the-Wrexham Council's objection. If they thought more facilities were needed, witnesses would have to be brought to Court to prove this. The Commissioners granted the renewal without modification.