Section 47(1) of the , insofar as it is material provides : "A Regional Transport Authority shall, in considering an application for a stage carriage permit, have regard to the following matters, namely : (a) the interests of the public generally; (b) the advantages to the public of the service to be provided, including the saving of time likely to be effected thereby and any convenience arising, from journeys not being broken; (c) the adequacy of other passenger transport services operating or likely to operate in the near future, whether by road or other means, between the places to be served; (d) the benefit to any particular locality or localities likely to be afforded by the service; (e) the operation by the applicant of other transport services, including those in respect of which applications from him for permits are pending; (f) the condition of the roads included in the proposed route or area; and shall also take into consideration any representation made by persons already providing passenger transport facilities by any means along or near the proposed route sup.