THE TRANSPORT BOARD.
Can you give any explanation of the extra* ordinary outburst which took place at the Transport Board meeting on Tuesday? As far as is known Mr. Morton made proposals for a flat rate of fare for trams. The Transport Board circulated figures to show what the effect of such change would be. A conference was called, and by a considerable majority of those present the flat rate was approved. When the Transport Board met the chairman began by moving that the correspondence referring to a flat rate should not be considered. The cry of land speculation was raised. Supporters of the flat rate were accused of trying to injure the tramways system, although the proposed change would increase the revenue and the ground for proposing it was that the present revenue is inadequate. It may be expected that those who represent the dwellers that would he called on to pay more should oppose the proposals, but why" be abusive ? After all, something must be done to increase the revenue, and the Transport Board has made no proposals of any kind. . CIVILITY.
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Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 246, 17 October 1929, Page 6
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