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8. Urban problems, rural crisis: 1961 to 1968
How serious were the problems caused by the decline in bus use?
Economic issuesDuring the years from 1961 to 1968 the rate of decline of passenger usage of buses greatly accelerated. In towns such as Shrewsbury buses were subject to increasing levels of traffic congestion whilst in rural areas there were less farm workers and forces personnel to convey and the level of car ownership was proportionately higher than in towns. It was a time of increased inflation and difficult labour relationships, leading to frequent fare increases. A lack of staff willing to work unsocial hours and the spiralling costs of new vehicles added to the operators' burdens. Less frequent services with higher fares led to a downward spiral which by 1968 had created urban problems and a rural crisis in public transport. ContinueFind out about the grants, subsidies and reorganisation which tried to solve the problem: Next |
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