§ Captain Stricklandasked the Minister of Transport under what authority local authorities are permitted to fix the fares and charges made for the carriage of 2257W passengers on their public service vehicles?
§ Captain WallaceThe provisions governing the fixing of fares for the carriage of passengers on public service vehicles, including those operated by local authorities, are found in Section 72 of the Road Traffic Act, 1930, from which my hon. and gallant Friend will see that the fares charged have to be approved by the Traffic Commissioners. An appeal from a decision of the Traffic Commissioners can be made to me under Section 81 of the Act.
I would remind my hon. and gallant Friend that the jurisdiction of the Traffic Commissioners in this matter only covers public service vehicles as denned in Section 121 of the Road Traffic Act, but does not extend to tramcars and trolley vehicles.