Prepare Petition for One Organization Reports published by the leading Chinese dailies in Shanghai indicate that Settlement authorities and rickshaw owners are planning to establish a monopoly company for running the rickshaw business in the Settlement just like the tramway and bus companies. By doing so, rickshaw owners will be allowed a definite sum of money as a profit.
It is stated that in view of the increase in the cost of maintenance, rickshaw owners have petitioned the authorities for permission to establish a company so that they may obtain a fixed profit. At present, there are 1,300 rickshaw owners and 9.500 rickshaws in the Settlement. They are not allowed to increase the rickshaw rental beyond the official limit. The establishment of a company will prevent owners from following individual business policies.
The Shanghai Rickshaw Owners Association has notified all its members asking them to express opinions on the subject before the end of this month, so that they may be used as references by official quarters.
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