TRAFFIC 30 PER CENT. UP
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WITH the same strength of fleet and almost the same number of staff as in 1940-41, Hull Transport Department is today carrying 30 per cent. more passengers. This statement was made recently by Ald. J. Henson, chairman of the transport committee, who added: "This means that all unnecessary expenditure is being cut out and we can economize no further."
Mr. G. 1-1. Pulfrey.. general manager, said that there had been a marked reduction in platform accidents with vehicles fitted with doors.
MANSFIELD FARES UP THE East Midland Licensing Authority has granted an application by the Mansfield District Traction Co., Ltd., to regrade fares on 33 routes, but has stipulated that certain workers' return charges remain unaltered.
He has also sanctioned advances applying to nine routes operated by East Midland Motor Services, Ltd., in conjunction with the Mansfield concern.
A number of fares of the Birmingham and Midland Motor Omnibus Co., Ltd., has been modified on sanction by the West Midland Licensing Authority.