Leeds' Elm.. a Year on Buses EEDs is to spend
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over a quarter of a 1-4 million pounds per year on buses for the foreseeable future. This -was stated by Alderman J. Rafferty, chairman of Leeds City Transport, announcing the capital vehicle programme at a dinner following the annual inspection of the 'undertaking attended by the Lord Mayor. Lady Mayoress, transport committee, arid members of 'the City Council last week.
From tentative estimates of expenditure and income for the next few years the department hopes by then, he estimated, to have become free of capital loan debt, by continuing its policy of accelerated loan repayment. This policy will help to keep the fares low he said. which-is the ultimate criterion of efficiency. At present, Leeds' fares bear comparison with those of any similar type of bus operator in the country.
The inspection included a visit to the premises of Charles H. Roe, Ltd., of Leeds, the bodybuilders, where some of the buses under the current order for Leeds City Transport were seen under construction.
During the inspection Mr. Lord, general manager of Leeds, said plans are being prepared for a new 120-bus dePot at Middleton. and for the modernization of other depots to improve efficiency. The old works premises at Donisthorpe Street and the small depot at flunslet are to be disposed of.