17 FEBRUARY 1967, Page 10

5pectator

February 16, 1867

Mr. Walpole has declined to bring in a Cab Act, but a Bill for regulating traffic incidentally abolishes the sixpence for the first mile. If it passes, no fare will be less than a shilling, to the great diminution of squabbles. The Times, writing on this subject, makes a point which, though only partially true, is worth remember- ing, London cabs are very numerous, much more numerous than those of any other capital. In Paris you never can get a cab if it rains; in London you never need wait For London read the cities WSW., WC., and EC., and that is strictly true.