§ 69. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Transport in order to save time, money, labour and material, if he will arrange for season tickets on the London omnibuses.
§ Mr. BarnesNo, Sir. I am advised that the introduction of season tickets on their omnibuses would not, on balance, result in savings to the London Passenger Transport Board. The work of conductors would be greatly complicated. There would thus be no justification for rates representing a reduction in ordinary fares, without which there would be little advantage to the public. It would be extremely difficult to frame schedules of rates to cover the numerous routes and possible journeys.
§ Mr. HughesDoes not the right hon. Gentleman realise that this would be of great convenience to the humble persons who use buses, and what practical objection can there be to saving time, paper and labour in this way?
§ Mr. BarnesIf the hon. and learned Member will look at the answer, I think that he will see that I have dealt with that point.
§ Lieut.-Commander BraithwaiteWas it not the case that before the war season tickets were issued on the London Transport system for workers who had to make part of their journey by bus and part by tube, and cannot that facility be restored?
§ Mr. BarnesIt the hon. and gallant Gentleman is referring to the T.O.T. pass, that is another question.