COACHING WORK BRINGS IN USEFUL REVENUE
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pECAUSEmore excursions and tours were run in 1953, and more privatehire work was done, the receipts of the Trent Motor Traction Co., Ltd.,
increased correspondingly. The result of these activities is most helpful as the revenue they produced goes a long way towards subsidizing many stage-carriage services, particularly workers' services, and those operating in rural areas which do not produce sufficient revenue to cover operating costs," stated the chairman, Mr. J, W. Womar, at the company's annual meeting on Tuesday. Improved technical methods were introduced to reduce costs, including the use of low-viscosity lubricants, These saved fuel, but all efforts in this direction had more than been nullified by wage increases. The latest 'would cost the concern £45,000 a year. Extended holiday tours attracted a record number of passengers. In conjunction with associated companies, the Nottingham—Manchester and Derby— Manchester services were extended to Blackpool, whilst the Nottingham—Yarmouth service had been extended to Lowestoft. Plans for more through services were well advanced. Twenty-one new vehicles were bought at a cost of £95,000. A further sum of £212,000 had been earmarked for vehicle replacements during 1954-55. 1 he tabour position in the East Midlands remained difficult.