TRAMS v. BUSES

Grey River Argus, 17 June 1925, Page 6

TRAMS v. BUSES

THE AUCKLAND STHUGUiE AUCKLAND, June 16. In the case involving the . .Jidiity of the new City by-law :or controlling ’bus traffic, Mr Hagan, the City Traffic Inspector, said the by-la.v lad proved am effective measure for combatting rtjie increasing traffic in Queen Street. R. B. Hammond, town planning - consultant, said that the restriction against the ’buses in Queen Street was unnecessary. He suggested the removal of the safety zone- and centre poles, 'the specified crossing's for pedestrians, and the reduction in the speed of vehicles. THE JUDGE’S VIEW. AUCKLAND, June 16. In the motor bus bylaw case, th* Judge said that at the present stage, he was disposed to think that possibly some arrangement could be made where by the buses could be allowed in Queen Street on Sundays, and at such times in the evening as the traffic conditions would permit. There did not seem to to be any evidence to the effect that the congestion was ;i serious matter after about 6.30 p.m. That aspect, however, could be considered later Mr Meredith for the ’Bus Proprietors’ Association, addressed the Court, contending the by-law of the Council was ultra vires. The case was adjourned till to-morrow. WAR AT WELLINGTON. WELLINGTON, June 16. Motor 4 buses start opposition to the trams to.day The first run chosen is to Island Bay, for which a shorter route will be followed than by the tram. Among the proposals to popularise the trams is the introduction of the alLday ticket for a shilling, as in London This is being considered by the tram authorities.