TRANSPORT BOARD’S TERM REVIEWED
During the three years and a half of its term, the present
Christchurch Transport Board had extended six service* and stepped up the frequency of trip* in another one, aU without increasing the fares or the rate, said the chairman (Mr K.' H. Stillwell) at the last meeting of the board yesterday. The elections for the new board will be held on Saturday.
“It is well known, and often mentioned by visitors, that Christchurch has the moat up-to-date and best-
kept buses in the country. The buses k» a credit to the managesnent and staff," said Mr Stillwell , He said he thought the
most radical step the board had taken had been its decision to admit the press to the meetings of the works and traffic committee.
•This did away with the old secrecy method. This revolutionary change has greatly improved public relations as a result of the reported detailed information behind the committee’s decisions. L therefore thank the local press for the good reporting which is helping the board to take the people of Christchurch into its confidence." Mr Stillwell and all other member* oE the board expressed their appreciation of the services of Mr N. R, Foebro. who is not seeking
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29634, 3 October 1961, Page 7
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