Sunday Bus Services Lose 2d. a Mile
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SUNDAY bus services are costing the Midland General Omnibus Co., Ltd., 29.81d.. per mile--a loss of 2d., the East Midland frailic Commissioners were told last week. The company were seeking permission to discontinue a Sunday return journey between Alfreton and Chesterfield. Six local authorities objected.
The figures were given by Mr. K. Laing, traffic manager, who said the application was being made to help keep down costs. If granted, it would assist in avoiding future fare increases.
FOr the company, Mr. J. N. Valiance said an average of only 2.5 people used th 8.18 a.m. service from Alfreton to Chesterfield over an 11-month period, and 7.9 travelled the opposite way. This journey was withdrawn during the Suez crisis and no hardship was caused.
Mr. A. C. G. Rothera, for the cOuncils, said it would be a serious inconvenience to the public if they were denied the journeys.
Decision was adjourned until the Yorkshire Traffic Commissioners had been consulted. as most of the route is in their area.
STILL TIME TO ENTER
ENTRIES for the Slough eliminating round of the Lorry Driver of the Year Competition, to be held on July 13, can be accepted up to June 28. They should be sent to Mr. E. S. Wilson, road safety officer, Town Hall, Slough.
June 30 is the closing date for entries for the Portsmouth competition to be held on July 12. The starting control will be at Hilsea Gas Works, where the maintenance tests will be conducted, and the manceuvring exercises will be performed at the Royal Marine Barracks. Eastney.