To the Editor of the "Norra-Cuixa Dairy News."
Sim,—Anonymity of contributors, in a matter like this, is perhaps not objectionable if there is helpfulness in the suggestions made. Parenthetically, let me say that what follows is not necessary for the enlightenment of local tramway officials; they are undoubtedly fully conversant with systems other than their own; but it may serve to guide those who are public-spirited enough to engage in stimulating discussion of a subject in which a large section of Shanghai is interested.
Reference has been made in recent correspondence to a somewhat legendary case in America which presupposes a transportation system wherein car conductors' chief function is the collection of fares.
Such a scheme possibly obtains in very small or backward places in the U. S. A., but in the chief centres where trolley lines" are an' important feature, the scheme was abandoned years ago. In all places cept those in the "town" or village class, the main duty of a trolley conductor is to see that his car is operated with the maximum amount of convenience and safety for passengers; the collection of fares occupies less of his time than any one of the other things he does on duty.
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