HC Deb 17 November 1937 vol 329 c392
56. Mr. Day

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the inconvenience and discontent caused to the public by the limited number of persons allowed to stand in motor omnibuses in wet weather, especially in sparsely populated districts and elsewhere during rush hours; and will he consider modifying the present regulations in order to allow greater elasticity under special conditions?

Captain Hudson

In general it would not make for the safety or convenience of the travelling public to increase the permissible number of standing passengers.

Mr. Day

Cannot this be considered in regard to the rural areas?

Captain Hudson

It is a question of road safety.