5 MARCH 1954, Page 7

The passenger wanted a twopenny fare but had no change.

The conductress took his pound note, descended to the lower deck, counted' out 19s. 10d. and went aloft again with a fistful of coins. As she reached the upper deck the bus lurched violently, the conductress lost her balance and a shower of copper and cupro-nickel clattered down the stairway into the street. For a split second she was silent, then she gave vent