TRANSPORT CONTROL

Hokitika Guardian, 20 October 1932, Page 2

TRANSPORT CONTROL

NEWMAN BROS’ APPLICATION. SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS (Per Press Association — Copyright A CHRISTCHURCH, October 19. An application was made by Newman Bros to the Central Transport Authority, Christchurch, for a reduction of 21) p r cent in fares to Nelson for the benefit of teachers desiring- to attend the summer school /to be held at Nelson iii January. Col. S. S. Allen, acting; clihirman o f the authority presided, and with him was Mr H. B. S. Johnstone, a member. On behalf of the applicants, Mr Knight said that unless the reduction asked for was obtained it was unlikely that teachers'would look for a cheaper form of transport in, a number of cases. Mr Aickin said that the Railway Department would offer no objection to the application, provided certain safeguards were imposed. Mr Hayward, on behalf oi' Rink Taxis and Pope’s Motors, said that no one could accuse motor transport companies of making too much money in the Dominion -at present, and he considered that the proposal aimed at setting up a dangerous precedent. If any reduction were made, which he hoped would not be the,case, he trusted that it would not exceed 10 per cent. Mr Knight pointed out that it was an accepted practice all over the world to give a reduction for mass transport. The application was refused.

TO ELIMINATE COMPETITION. DRASTIC PROPOSALS IN REPORT. WELLINGTON, October 19. Drastic proposals for the control of transport in New Zealand are contained in the report the Commissioner of Transport (Mr Hunter) has submitted to Cabinet. , These include the establisment of a. supreme authority to coordinate the efforts of transport, railways, public works, and Marine Departments, a nd a large number of local bodies, the object being to eliminate unnecessary duplication, and wasteful competition, and secure the most economic us e of all forms of transport, including aerial. , Other questions dealt with relate to the incidence of motor taxation, and the licensing of transport services. Although the proposals have received careful Cabinet consideration, it is doubtful whether any action will be i taken in the matter this year. At present portfolio of Transport is held by Mr Ransom in an acting capa' city, -and it is not yet known when it will be resumed by Mr Coates. However, it was authoritatively indicated this morning that no developments need be anticipated in th e meantime,