Fourth rail ferry
Sir,—You continue to publish the call for an inquiry into the effects of a fourth rail ferry, this time from the South Island Local Bodies’ Association. Isn’t it obvious that the ferries take traffic away from coastal shipping only because they can provide a better service? And that a better service across Cook Strait is in the interest of all New Zealanders? Further that inasmuch as it opens up the larger North Island markets, it is in the particular interest of South Island producers? The Timaru Harbour Board representative showed whose interest he has in mind, when he argued for increased prices on the rail ferries. New Zealanders spend 25 per cent of their disposable income directly or indirectly (through prices) on transport. This figure can only be reduced by adopting the most efficient methods available. It used
to be coastal shipping. But as Picton’s Mr Pennington said, we can’t “live in the past.’’— Yours, etc., D. R. LUPTON. October 10, 1970.
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Press, Volume CX, Issue 32425, 12 October 1970, Page 12
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