TRANSPORT SYSTEM

Evening Post, Issue 126, 29 May 1936, Page 11

TRANSPORT SYSTEM

THE AMENDING- BILL

TODAY'S DEBATE

The debate on the Transport Licensing Amendment Bill was resumed in the Legislative Council today.

The Hon. W. Hayward suggested the establishment of a school where speed and the effects of speed could be learnt. One of the problems today, he said, was the "share driving" of taxis and other vehicles where a free hand was given as to hours. Legislation was urgently needed to deal with the position. ~ The Hon. C. J, Carrington reviewed the growth of the transport system, and paid a tribute to the work of the Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates as the pioneer of the legislation. Mr. Carrington supported the Bill. CYCLIST DANGERS. The Hon. E. R. Davis pointed out the danger from motor-cycles, also push bicycles. He thought that nobody under 17 years of age should be granted a driver's licence. Some railway crossings were veritable death-traps. The Bill would tend to reduce the number of accidents. The Hon. J. Alexander said it was important that motor-cars should be properly lit and adequately braked. The Bill meant the socialisation of transport and the elimination' of private enterprise in the carrying of passengers. Some speakers had indicated that the railway system must be made to pay at all costs, therefore the progress of the Dominion was to be slowed down to the pace of the railway system. Mr. Alexander protested against the wide powers given the Minister on appeals, and said that had he been a member of the Council when the previous legislation was passed, and which contained similar power, he would have protested against it.

(Proceeding.)