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• A circular bus route for shoppers is likely to be introduced in Glasgow's city centre for a trial period just before Christmas. Business and commercial interests are to be consulted before decisions are made on the route and other details.
• The £7m scheme for a unique transport interchange in Bridge Street, Bradford which will include a new Exchange Station, a large bus station, a new bus depot, new headquarters for Bradford City Transport and combined passenger facilities, was approved in principle by members of the corporation's management committee at a meeting last week. The City Council will now be asked to confirm the scheme at its next meeting.
• Northampton Corporation transport department has reported a loss of £31,446 on operations in the last working year. It is suggested that fares increases will result in the production of an additional £87,850 in the present year. Without increases it is stated that the loss would have increased to £57,248.
• The screeching of municipal bus brakes in Glasgow, the subject of complaints for more than six months, is on the verge of' being silenced. New brake linings are to be fitted within the next few weeks to the front wheels of' about 350 of Glasgow Corporation's fleet.