Evening journal., 1922-04-25
ASK CHANGES IN
BUS ORDINANCE
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ference Is being held by the commits
sioners this afternoon.
Mr.. Jamison was the first TO bring
the suggested notifications before
the board. He said that Section OF
the ordinance as Il now stands prac-
tically prohibits the buses from US
ing streets bounded by Front, Tenth,
King and Orange streets. For pub
lie convenience Mr.. Jamison said
there should be some place within
this district where the buses would
be allowed 10 stop and take on and
discharge passengers. He felt that
the ordinance should be amended 10
make this possible as he stated there
was no demand IN wilmington for
the restriction.
Mr. Jamison explained that the
p. and d. Line. operating between
Wilmington and Kennett Square.
has leased the Delaware House for
terminal and that several other OF
the lines coming into Wilmington
had arranged 10 use the same place.
To reach Sixth and Shipley streets Il
would be necessary for the buses to
travel over some streets on which
there are trolley lines, but the bus
owners explained they would make
no stops. either coming or going. in
the restricted sections. except at. the
terminal.
In reference 20 indemnity In
surance Mr.. Jamison said he
thought the amount demanded In
the ordinance Is unreasonable and
that he and his clients thought $10,-
600 on each bus would be sufficient.
Some Of the bus lines would be
driven out OF business he said, II
they have TO carry the larger
amount Of insurance.
Mr.. Gregg Of the Red Arrow bus
line said that the section covering
insurance as It now stands would
mean that he would have TO carry
s275.O 900 insurance year, which he
could not pay. He said he might
have TO 60 out Of business after
May ] II the ordinance Is enforced.
Mr.. Gregg also requested that he be
allowed to use the Delaware House
garage as a terminal but said that
he would have to travel over streets
made impossible by the new regula-
tions to make the proper run. Fifth
street, one of the streets open 70
travel for buses by the ordinance
because It has no trolley tracks, Is
closed twice a week on account Of
market days. he said.
Mr.. Johnson pointed out that
Sixth and shipley streets IS one OF
the most congested sections OF the
city as far as trafhc Is concerned
and that is what the Commissioners
are trying TO eliminate.
Mr.. Garrett went over practically
the same ground as Mr.. jameson
and added that the establishment Of
the shipley street terminal would be
OF great convenience to the travelling
public. especially those that come to
Wilmington to shop He said It
would be possible for the passengers
to have their packages sent to the
waiting room at the Delaware House
Garage.
In reference to the indemnity, Mr.
/ Garrett held that 5000 was enough
for the protection OF the public.
He suggested that the commission
ers entertain a resolution holdini
the regulations in allegiance for
week or ten days until adjustmen
could be made in the two sections
Several OF the bus owners were
heard and explained how they woulC
be hindered by the two sections II
question. They asked permission
TO use streets restricted by the new
/ ordinance.
Mr.. Johnson explained to tho dele
cation that their counsel would be
notified tomorrow morning as tC
what action would be taken by the
Commissioners