N.Z. TRANSPORT POLICY

Grey River Argus, 22 August 1934, Page 5

N.Z. TRANSPORT POLICY

Growth of Monopoly TIMELY PROTEST. GISBORNE. August 21. The Chamber! of Commerce decided to refer to the Associated Chambers the effect of the Transport Act in closing the avenues of livelihood to young men. It was contended that the Act was stringently drawn, and it permitted n p w licenses only when necessary j n the public interest. The local Licensing Authority had accepted contentions by the Carriers’ Associations that those who already had licenses could undertake all the work available thus constituting them a • lose corporation. Monopolies, it was contended, prevented progress, and reduced employment. This legslation looked upon business as being static, whereas in all lines, jt was in a constant state <»f flux, and of development, and so •t adjusted itself to the interests of the community. B- was resolved to request a change in the Departmental policy, and a iso ••mended legislation.