Higher Fares in Lancashire ?
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THE North western Licensing Authority is considering the applications made to him by Lancashire United Transport, Ltd., and Leigh Transport Department for higher fares. L.U.T. propose to maintain the lid. and 2d. fares, but to increase higher charges by id.-1d. Returns may also advance. The application of the South Lanes Transport Co., Ltd., to raise trolleybus fares has been referred to the Minister of Transport. Lincoln Transport Department, which has been losing £600 a week, has been successful in its application to raise charges. This was estimated to yield an extra £30,879 annually. Revised scales come into effect on Sunday. Ramsbottom Transport Department will increase fares on 10 routes, following sanction by the North-western Licensing Authority. The workpeople's minimum return on certain routes is to be 3d., instead of 4d. as sought.
The Burnley, Colne and Nelson undertaking has applied to advance 21d., 3d. and 34d. tickets by Id. It is also proposed to reduce the discount on workmen's tickets by 15 per cent. and to abolish schoolchildren's tickets. Fifty-two services are involved in the application.
Applications for higher charges on excursions and tours have been made to the Yorkshire Licensing Authority by over 30 operators. An increase of 121 per cent, is requested.
In the East Midland area, the Eastern Counties Omnibus Co.. Ltd., wishes to raise fares between lid. and 51d. by Zd. on 14 services. Higher charges may be advanced by Id.-4d.
Luton Town Council is considering applying to raise fares to increase revenue by £35,000 a year. A £90.000 loss was incurred on the past year's working.
The general manager of Salford Transport Department has been instructed to make proposals for increasing charges. Eastbourne Town Council has approved suggestions for raising fares and an application will be made. On existing scales the undertaking expects a loss of £7,500 at the end of the present fiscal year.