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Friday, June 2, 1972
TRAMWAY (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL 1972
Seeks To Provide For A Flat Tram Fare Of 20 Cents
A bill seeking to abolish the distinction between first and
third class tram passengers and to provide for a fixed tram fare of 20 cents
is published in today's Government Gazette for general information.
The Tramway (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 1972 which has been carefully
considered by the Transport. Advisory Committee and Government, will be
introduced in Legislative Council by the Financial Secretary on June
when it will receive its first and second readings.
A Government spokesman said: "It is anticipated that the Financial
Secretary will make a comprehensive speech at the Legislative Council
meeting on tram and bus services on Hong Kong Island."
If approved at its third reading on June 21, the proposed flat
fare of 20, cents will become effective on July 1, 1972.
The spokesman said: "It is unlikely that the 10-cent fare for
children under twelve would be changed."
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