Motor Road Transport For Commercial Purposes
(Liquid Fuel, Steam, Electricity)

BONUS SYSTEMS 161 system in a big despatch. service in London are given here. Fuel Saving. A mileage is set for the different types of machine, and all miles run in excess of the fixed mileage are paid for as a bonus at the rate of 25 per cent, of the value of the fuel saved. Tyre Saving. When it was decided to offer a bonus for pneumatic tyre saving, all wheels were fitted with detachable contractable rims, in order to encourage drivers to study tyre economy. The result is that when a driver thinks a tyre has run long enough on a back wheel, he changes it to a front wheel, and thus gets a greater total mileage out of it than if it had been left on a driving wheel until it gave out. The tyre bonus con- sists of 2s. 6d. on all tyres reaching 4,000 miles, and ld. for every additional 100 miles run. Van Appearance. In order to encourage drivers to take a real interest in the appearance of their vans, three prizes (of five, three, and one guineas) are given every six months. The competition between the men is very keen, and the judges—who are independent—usually have some difficulty in making the awards. Two or three ties for the different places often result. In the event of ties the full prize is given to each man. Sinking Fund. A sum of 2s. a week is set aside for each driver, and he is only allowed to draw this every six months. Any fines for exceeding legal speed limit or for lights out incurred during the period are deducted 11—(1889)