LONDON'S TRACTION PROBLEM.
'(Press Assn.— Byi 1 Telegraph— Copyright). - (Received July 24, 8.28 a.m.) LONDON, July 23. The chief underground railways, motor, : arid horse omnibus companies have resolved to form a Ltfndon Passenger Traffic Board, to consider the question of re- - miinerative fares, i One hundred and ten motor omnibuses have been withdrawn •from service, it being Mlegedf that a penny a iriilefarefis necessary to ensure a profit. There are 850 motor omnibuses still running in the London street aim. The Street Noise Abatement Committee allege that motor omnibuses' and traction engine traffic have depreciated London house property to the extent of six million pounds. .. y •*'■.'..
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 11123, 24 July 1907, Page 2
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106LONDON'S TRACTION PROBLEM. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 11123, 24 July 1907, Page 2
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