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some of I-8 their unremunerative routes, East Yorkshire Motor Services, Ltd., hoped to prevent fare increases, the Yorkshire Traffic Commissioners were told last week. Five local authorities opposed their application to put fewer buses on 12 stage carriage services in the East Riding. Mr. F. A. Stockdale, for the company, said that the cut in certain timings would effect minor economies. During the Suez crisis it had become clear that there would ultimately be a major problem regarding unremunerative services, and by cutting out this dead wood the company would save £11,595 in a full year The company were concerned at the fall in passengers—there had been a drop of 2,156,158 in the past 15 months. Mr. E. Bailey, Town Clerk , of Beverley, said it had been agreed that at no time had the Beverley service lost money. Mr. A. Glasspool, Clerk to Halternprice Urban District Council, pointed out that some services were being cut by as much as 25 per cent.
Decision was reserved.
MOVE TO LIMIT CHARGES
rrE national executive committee of the Road Haulage Association agreed last week to support opposition to powers which the British Transport Commission are seeking to raise dock and harbour charges. It is understood that in some instances the Commission might gain authority to levy, charges where none had been made in the past. Operators itt Grimsby are particularly anxious about this development.