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Financial Position of Salford's Undertaking.
In order to meet the present financial situation, it is proposed that certain adjustments should be made in connection with Salford Corporation's bus stages and fares.
it is stated that, since 1928, the annual revenue has decreased from £495,000 to 1365,000, which is attributed chiefly to the fact that, in most cases, the tram and bus fares are equal, resulting in the trams being neglected by the public. Since April 1 last the tramway revenue has decreased by £18,700, but the increase in the bus receipts has reduced the fall in revenue to £13,130 to date. The total loss on the entire undertaking for the six months ended September 30 last was 19,000.
The increase in the price of petrol represents an addition of £9,500 to the operating costs, whilst a further rise of 2d, would make the increased cost £15,750. The adoption of the Salter Report would result in that figure being doubled. The situation is attributed. to competition between the buses and trams, industrial depression and the increase in the price of petrol. The city council was to consider the proposals this week.
Lancaster Tries Unilateral Parking.
Lancaster Corporation has decided to inaugurate unilateral parking in Penny Street as an experiment, and if it proves successful it will apply to the Minister of Transport for an Order under Section 46 (2) of the Rcb.d Traffic Act, 1930, including Penny Street and other thoroughfares.
Bus Station for Northampton.
Northampton town clerk has had an interview with the Ministry of Transport regarding the proposed bus station, which has received the general approval of the Traffic CoMmissioners. The preliminary procedure under Section 68 of the Public Health Act, 1925, authorizing the use of the site as a parking place for vehicles, is being taker'. Motors Reduce by L1,500 Cleansing Costs at Hull.
Hull Corporation's cleansing superintendent reports that, owing to the change-over from the " gang" to the " beat" system of street cleansing, when horsed transport was displaced by mechanically propelled vehicles, he was satisfied that £1,50() could be saved during the financial year ending in March next.
Council and Companies to Confer.
The Western Traffic Commissioners have suggested that Paignton Urban District Council should confer with the local bus companies regarding improvements in the travel facilities between the districts of Paiguton and Collaton St. Mary.
The Devon General Omnibus and Touring Co., Ltd., and the Western National Omnibus Co., Ltd.' have been asked to meet the council to consider the provision of new services in the district.