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transport committee. A revised fares structure was inevitable, he stated.
At Hull last week, hopes were expressed that a fares increase or a subsidy from the rates would not be needed to offset additional costs brought about by the awards.
Cost to the transport department will be £56,857 a year—but staff co-operation, reorganization of services and a greater use of buses might balance the outgoings, it was suggested.
The increased wages will cost Nottingham Transport Department an additional £138,000 a year. Although the transport committee discussed fares increases on Monday, the matter is to be considered again before recommendations are made.
Representatives of London Transport and the unions met again on Tuesday to consider claims by engineering employees for higher pay and a shorter working week. The unions are to report back to their members.