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Part I

CONFIDENTIAL #

Subject

5. Measures të

Control Traffic Congestion

(SCR 1/2201/80)

6. Franchised

Bus Services

(SCR 2/5621/79)

Purpose

To develop, consistent with White Paper policy, measures to reduce congestion on the roads by limiting the usage of private vehicles.

Following approval of KMB and CMB applications for fare increases in April, to review bus operations and to re- examine the Agreements con- cluded with both companies in February 1980 and to amend the Public Omnibus Services Ordinance as necessary.

Progress Made & Present Position

Major principles and a package of preferred options have been identified in conjunction with the C.S. and F. and are being studied in detail.

(a) The Sub-groups established

to review KMB operations have continued with their work.

(b) Draft reports by maintenance and spares sub-groups ready. RDP in final preparation. Profit control scheme and depot sub-group ready by end November.

(c) A revised "moderate" route

development programme has been developed and agreed for implementation by KMB.

(d) Initial meetings held by

some sub-groups with CMB.

Next Quarter Targets

Go to ExCo.

(a) Prepare final

reports for submission to TAC and ExCo.

(b)

Achieve full

implementation of

moderate RDP.

CONFIDENTIAL

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