U.T.A. Raise Fares
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LSTER TRANSPORT AUTHORITY rates and fares are to rise by about 10 per cent. It is exactly a year since the last increase. The changes take effect from June 26, and are inevitable, the Authority says, because of rising costs. Broadly, the increases range from about 10 per cent. on season tickets of all categories, fixed additions varying from +d. to Is. 6d. on certain single and return passenger fares, and up to a maximum of 10 per cent. on freight rates.
Municipal Contracts
Cowes U.11.C., I.o.W., have accepted the tender of Arthur Holmes, of COWS, amounting to £2,814, for the supply of an 800-gallon, diesel-engined gully emptying vehicle, with an interchangeable generalpurpose tipping body.
Hartlepool Corporation have accepted the tender £2.370 of Shelvoke and Drewry, ltd.. for the supply of a 14-cu.-yd. petrol-driven fore and aft. rear loading refuse collection vehicle.
Itothwell 11.D.C., Yorks, have placed an order with Thomas Greenwood's Sons, Ltd., of Halifax, for the supply of a diesel-engined gUny emptier.
Stepney Borough Council have accepted the tender of Dennis Bros., Ltd., amounting to £4,335, for the supply of a Paxit Major I Fr continuousloading refuse-collector.
Sunderland Corporation have accepted the render of Adams and Gibbon, Ltd., of Newcastle upon Tyne. for the supply of two Bedford tipping lorries and a l5-cwt. Bedford van.
Bournemouth Corporation Highways and Works Committee recommend acceptance of the tender of Bournemouth Imperial Motors for the supply of an Cagle C.'ompressmore Paladin refuse vehicle for the sum of £3.747 lit. Sel,
Stnlyhridge Corporation have accepted a 411013lion of Hills Garages (Manchester), Ltd., for the supply of a Bedford 3-ton lorry with diesel engine for the sum of £1.158, less an allowance of £91) On an old "Carrier Brush Wagon.