(3)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
The increased use of private cars and lorries contributes to
the deterioration in public transport services.
The life style of London's citizens, workers and visitors, and
particularly those without the use of a car, is being affected by
the phenomenon of deteriorating services and staff shortages.
The need in London for better integration of rail services and
inadequate interchange facilities between all modes of transport.
The situation in London is complicated by the spread of powers
between different agencies and therefore co-operation and joint
working is called for to achieve the goal.
High costs of transport to the consumers
(a)
In Hong Kong, where public transport is inadequate or delayed or
is not available at all, the public is being diverted to lower
capacity and high-price vehicles such as PLBs, taxis and private
(b)
cars.
Fuel supply difficulties, while highlighting the value of public
transport services to the community, can place a heavy additional
burden on the whole transport system.
(c)
The single and most critical problem facing public transport
today in London is staff shortage.
(d)
Staff shortage in London has its most visible effects on the transport
services, but also prejudices the achievement of capital investment
programmes.
(e) General complaint on London Transport low fare policy as taxing
on rate-payers (see Evening Standard cutting on Page 40).
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