At the same time the Associated Road Operators, the one real central organization of the Industry, Í$ im negotiation with the railways in an effort to find some satisfactory scheme of ce-operation. The problem is a big one, for the railways are already having to meet the really colossal Government demand resulting from the transport of troops, equipment, stores and materials in a constant stream to the docks for transport to France and at the same time meet the changing demands of the convoy as well as carry on their civilian transport services.
The scheme has been put forward by the road industry itself as the only solution to its difficulties that will ensure the maximum saving of motor fuel Briefly the scheme is based on the road haulier retaining his business but the railways making the long hauls at rates compatible with road transport rates. The haulier will collect his freight, run it out-of-town rail depots and arrange for collection and delivery at the other end. This scheme is obviously not applicable to goods where very rapid delivery is essential, but will provide for the satisfactory delivery of a large proportion of the road haulier's business.
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