CRL 10 BOOSTS FARES APRIL 6 INCREASED TO 17 1 2 CENTS
The Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co received PUC approval to raise bus fares from 15 to 17 1 2 and 20 cents cash. Tokens will sell at 4 for 70 cents, with 17 1 2 cents token fare. School bus fares rise to 10 cents, rejected 15 cent request. Company to file five days notice. CRL expected annual operating revenue of 4,875,450 and operating income of 215,000 after expenses. Service areas include Bridgeport, Waterbury, New Britain, Derby, Ansonia, Norwalk. fleet 250 buses, 668 employees. Five-day ticket prices also increased on several routes. Vietnam investment guaranty signing noted in Saigon.