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7th February 1947
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

GENERAL INCREASE IN FARES COMING?

"POSSIBILITY of a further increase

of fares throughout the country was suggested by Mr. E. R. L. Fitzpayne, general manager of Glasgow Corporation's transport department, at a meeting of Glasgow City Business Club, last week.

He pointed to the rising cost of materials, the shortening of the working week, and the increase in overtime rates for Sunday work as factors which, he believed, would lead to the introduction of higher charges. Whilst Glasgow retained a minimum fare of ld. most of the other large cities had established a lid. minimum.

Referring to the grievances of transport employees concerning spread-over duties, they inevitably arose from peak demands for travel facilities, he said. During the evening rush period, Glasgow Corporation had over 1,300 vehicles in service, yvhereas there were only 600 vehicles on The road during the slack time of the day. The peak problem could be solved by adopting the American system of providing vehicles with large standing capacity, the Continental method of using trailers, and the staggering of working hours.

The transport industry generally, and particularly in the Midlands, was gravely concerned about the loss of men to jobs in light industries. In fact, some of the undertakings in the Midlands were beginning to re-engage women as conductresses.

There was something wrong, Mr. Fitzpayne thought, when men could leave vital industries, such as transport and mining, to seek better wages and conditions in a factory which was probably turning out luxury goods.

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People: R. L. Fitzpayne
Locations: Glasgow

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