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9. Grants, subsidies, reorganisation: 1969 to 1980
How did the government act to help?
Developing systemsNew legislation introduced in 1968 paved the way for government intervention to check this downward spiral. The larger operators became part of the National Bus Company and the unprofitable but socially important routes of many operators were subsidised. This stemmed the flow of passengers away from the bus to some extent and certainly safeguarded many routes that otherwise might have been lost. Big operators such as BMMO and Crosville looked for more analytical ways of making cost reductions through better use of their vehicles and personnel. Early computers were used in this process. So the period 1969 to 1980 was characterised by grants, subsidies and reorganisation. ContinueFind out about the easing of regulations: Next |
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