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Newcastle Concessions, Bonus, and Fares Up P
rONSIDERATION is to be given by Newcastle upon Tyne Corporation transport committee to the question of raising bus fares which have remained unchanged for about three years, despite two wage awards and another wage increase pending. Mr. F. S. Taylor, the undertaking's general manager, said the city's fares were low and could be increased to provide another £300,000 to £400.000 revenue. The Lord Mayor (Aid. P. H. Renwick) considered that something should be tried to induce more people to use the buses, rather than increase the fares, but Mr. Taylor said raising fares was the most realistic way of dealing with the position.
The committee has agreed to introduce concessionary fares for unemployed pensioners and disabled people. The cost, estimated at £78,000 per annum, will be met from the general rates. About 18,000 people will benefit. The committee has also approved the principle of a bonus scheme for 1.800 Corporation busmen.